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Marquette Strikes Blow to 'Nova's Hopes

Four Golden Eagles reach double-digit scoring in road win

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(Newser) – Villanova missed a chance tonight to knock off a visiting Top 25 opponent for the second time in three days, dropping an 85-75 decision to No. 21 Marquette. Dominic James led the Golden Eagles with 25 points as they rallied from seven down, after 20 minutes, with a 53-point second half. The Wildcats certainly helped with 23 turnovers, reports AP.

Outside shooting was a deciding factor in this game as Marquette was 10-of-23 on three pointers while 'Nova only made only 2-of-15. Scottie Reynolds led the Wildcats with 14 points while two teammates had 13 each. Villanova, with eight conference losses and a tough test at No. 13 Louisville coming up Saturday, sees its NCAA tournament hopes quickly slipping away.

Villanova's Dwayne Anderson (22) scores over Marquette's Ousmane Barro (41) and Davia Cubillan (10) in the first half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
Villanova's Dwayne Anderson (22) scores over Marquette's Ousmane Barro (41) and Davia Cubillan (10) in the first half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H....   (Associated Press)
Marquette's Dominic James reacts after scoring against Villanova in the second half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. Marquette won, 85-75.(AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
Marquette's Dominic James reacts after scoring against Villanova in the second half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. Marquette won, 85-75.(AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)   (Associated Press)
Marquette's Wesley Matthews, left, and Villanova's Dwayne Anderson fight for ball control in the second half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. Marquette got the win on the road, 85-75.(AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
Marquette's Wesley Matthews, left, and Villanova's Dwayne Anderson fight for ball control in the second half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. Marquette got the win...   (Associated Press)
Marquette's Dominic James (1) looks to pass as Villanova's Antonio Pena (0) and Dwayne Anderson defend in the first half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
Marquette's Dominic James (1) looks to pass as Villanova's Antonio Pena (0) and Dwayne Anderson defend in the first half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H....   (Associated Press)
Marquette's Ousmane Barro, right, defends as Villanova's Corey Fisher goes up for a shot in the second half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
Marquette's Ousmane Barro, right, defends as Villanova's Corey Fisher goes up for a shot in the second half of a college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)   (Associated Press)
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