PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Darryl Reynolds had 19 points and 10 rebounds and third-ranked Villanova held off a late rally to defeat No. 11 Providence 72-60 on Saturday.
The win avenges Villanova's overtime loss at home to the Friars last month, its lone Big East loss this season.
Ryan Arcidiacono added 16 points to help the Wildcats (20-3, 10-1) earn their 12th victory in 13 games.
Villanova led by as many as 17 in the second half before seeing its lead cut all the way to four with 2:59 to play on a 3-pointer by Ben Bentil.
But the Wildcats handled the Friars' full court pressure down the stretch, knocking down open shots late in the shot clock, and capitalizing on extra possessions via offensive rebounds.
Bentil led Providence (18-6, 6-5) with 20 points. Kris Dunn added 11.
