PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Scottie Reynolds and Corey Fisher registered 22 points each Saturday, pacing No. 5 Villanova to a 92-81 triumph over Providence.
The Wildcats (22-2, 11-1 Big East) needed to hang on against Providence, using a late surge to pull away in the waning minutes.
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Villanova also got 15 points and 12 rebounds from Antonio Pena.
Vincent Council ended with 21 points, six assists and five rebounds to lead the Friars (12-13, 4-9). Jamine Peterson poured in 19 points and grabbed 10 boards while Sharaud Curry also chipped in with 19 in the loss.