NEW YORK -- Jay Wright became the winningest coach in Villanova history with 414, and the No. 2 Wildcats opened defense of their Big East Tournament championship in a 94-70 win over Marquette on Thursday night.
Wright improved to 414-165 since he took the job in 2001 and has led the Wildcats to the 2009 Final Four and 2016 national championship. He was tied with Al Severance, who went 413-201 from 1936-1961.
He's alone atop the record book -- and should put the total far out of reach.
The Wildcats (28-4) took control in the second half and showed why their third tournament title in four years is within reach.