The DePaul men’s basketball team hosted the top-ranked Villanova Wildcats one week removed from an upset victory over the No. 11 Providence Friars. Unfortunately for the Blue Demons, there was no magic in the air on Tuesday night at Allstate Arena.
DePaul was thoroughly outmatched by the Wildcats in a 59-86 blowout defeat, the team’s worst loss this season. Five Villanova players scored in double-figures, with junior guard Josh Hart recording a game-high 18 points.
Senior forward Daniel Ochefu returned for the Wildcats after missing four games due to concussion protocol, and provided his team with a significant edge in the post.