The Villanova Wildcats have jumped up to #12 in the AP poll following back-to-back wins agains DePaul and St. John’s this week. Villanova remains the top ranked team in the Big East, but the gap is closing. #15 Providence remains atop the conference in Win %, and #17 UConn joins Villanova right behind them with two losses each. Xavier stayed put at #21 following a huge come from behind win over Creighton, and #24 Marquette took a slight step back after their loss at Providence.
So the stage is set for two ranked opponents this week for the Wildcats.