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No. 1 Villanova looks to extend streak

VILLANOVA, Pa. -- After some much-needed rest, top-ranked Villanova returns to Big East action against visiting Providence on Saturday at noon ET at the Wells Fargo Center.

Villanova (18-1, 6-1 Big East) blitzed Seton Hall 76-46 on Monday for the 47th straight win at its 6,500-seat on-campus arena on the Main Line.

This matchup against the Friars will be the second of four games at the Wells Fargo Center, home of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and NHL's Flyers. Villanova defeated Marquette 93-81 here on Jan. 7.

The Wildcats were a bit sluggish and rallied to defeat St.