Despite frigid temperatures in Chicago, Villanova was able to heat up from deep en route to defeating the DePaul Blue Demons 86-74. The Wildcats hit a total of 15 threes to take care of business and capture their ninth straight win.
The Wildcats were once again led by seniors Phil Booth and Eric Paschall. Booth, continuing his absolutely torrid streak, finished with 19 points on 7-16 shooting from the floor, including 3-8 from deep. Paschall, only hitting 6 of his 18 shots from the floor, was able to pour in 20 of his own, including 6 free throws.