PHILADELPHIA -- Villanova will be attempting to secure its 26th consecutive Big 5 victory when it battles Penn Tuesday night at the Palestra.
The No. 17-ranked Wildcats (8-2, 3-0 Big 5) have already defeated La Salle, Temple and Saint Joseph's and have a chance to complete a Big 5 sweep for the sixth straight season. Penn will enter this game with an 8-2 mark overall.
The Wildcats defeated the Hawks 70-58 on Saturday in the annual game dubbed the "Holy War."
Senior Eric Paschall paced Villanova with 14 points and nine rebounds while Phil Booth and Joe Cremo added 12 points apiece.