In a fierce competition for players against the budgets of large state universities, the Wildcats' approach involves targeting athletes who align explicitly with Villanova’s values and culture.

STORRS, Conn. -- — Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in just three quarters to help No. 6 UConn rout Villanova 100-57 on Wednesday night. Sarah Strong had 22 points ...

Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in just three quarters to help No. 6 UConn rout Villanova 100-57 on Wednesday night. Sarah Strong had 22 points and Kaitlyn Chen added a ...

Assists_Villanova 14 (Bascoe 4), UConn 26 (Bueckers 9). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Villanova 23 (Burke 7), UConn 37 (Bueckers 8). Total Fouls_Villanova 12, UConn 14. Technical Fouls_None.

Villanova Wildcats (10-9, 4-3 Big East) at UConn Huskies (17-2, 8-0 Big East) Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 6 UConn takes on Villanova after Sarah Strong scored 23 ...

BOTTOM LINE: No. 6 UConn takes on Villanova after Sarah Strong scored 23 points in UConn's 96-36 victory against the Seton Hall Pirates. The Huskies are 8-1 on their home court. UConn averages 79. ...

After a bounce-back win on the road, 10th-ranked Marquette will be out to re-establish home court dominance in a Big East matchup against Villanova on Friday night in Milwaukee. Marquette (16-3 ...

Villanova Wildcats (10-9, 4-3 Big East) at UConn Huskies (17-2, 8-0 Big East) Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 6 UConn hosts Villanova after Sarah Strong scored 23 ...