For the second time, it looked like Marquette’s inability to make a defensive stop at the end would cost the Golden Eagles a win.
But this time, the Golden Eagles made the stop they needed, shutting down the Wildcats in the final possession and winning 66-65 on National Marquette Day.
Villanova had a chance to win the game, trailing by one with 12 seconds left, but Marquette had possibly the defensive stop of the season.
Villanova redshirt senior Phil Booth drove to the basket, but Marquette redshirt junior Ed Morrow didn’t give him any space in the paint.