Maddy Siegrist scores a career-high 42 points in Villanova’s OT win over Marquette
The Wildcats have won nine straight and 14 of their last 15.
Villanova's Maddy Siegrist (20) was all smiles after a career night.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
by Bridget Hyland, For the Inquirer
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Maddy Siegrist saved the day.
In a well-matched fight for third place in the Big East, Villanova topped Marquette, 74-63, in overtime Friday night at Finneran Pavilion.
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The Wildcats spent the majority of the night trailing, but Siegrist scored a career-high 42 points -- two shy of the program record -- to bring them back and force an extra frame. Villanova (17-6, 11-3 Big East) ran with the momentum from there, outscoring the Golden Eagles, 16-5, in OT.
Maddy Siegrist, right, of Villanova goes up for shot against Marquette during the 2nd half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Bella Runyan, center, of Villanova blocks a shot by Chloe Marotta of Marquette during the 1st half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, center, of Villanova goes up for shot against Marquette during the 2nd half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, left, of Villanova is stripped of the ball by Jordan King, right, of Marquette during the 1st half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Kaitlyn Orihel, right, of Villanova and Chloe Marottaof Marquette battle for a rebound during the 2nd half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Brianna Herlihy, right, of Villanova and Liza Karlen of Marquette battle for the ball during the 1st half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Anahi-Lee Cauley, right, of Villanova battles for a rebound against Lauren Van Kleunen of Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Coach Denise Dillon of Villanova watches the action during their game against Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, left, of Villanova drives to the basket against Lauren Van Kleunen, right, of Marquette during the 1st half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist of Villanova goes up for shot against Marquette during the 2nd half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, right, of Villanova goes up for shot against Marquette during the 2nd half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Brianna Herlihy, left, and Maddy Siegrist of Villanova celebrate during their victory against Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Bella Runyan, right, of Villanova goes up for a basket against Marquette during the overtime on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Brianna Herlihy, left, of Villanova and Karissa McLaughlin of Marquette during the 2nd half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, right, of Villanova goes up for shot against Jordan King of Marquette during the 2nd half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, center, of Villanova after her shot blocked by Chloe Marotta, left, of MArquette late in regulation on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win. Jordan King is right.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Brianna Herlihy, left, of Villanova and Chloe Marotta of Marquette fight for the ball during the 1st half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Lauren Van Kleunnen, right, of Marquette collides with Maddy Siegrist of Villanova during the 1st half on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, right, of Villanova goes up for shot against Lauren VAn Kleunen Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Zanai Jones and the Villanova celebrate late in their overtime vicory over Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, left, and Bella Runyan, center, of Villanova celebrate after coming from behind to force an overtime against Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, center, of Villanova is congratulated by teammates and her coach Denise Dillon, right, after their overtime victory against Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Maddy Siegrist, right of Villanova is hugged by assistant coach Joe Mullaney after their overtime victory against Marquette on Feb. 11, 2022 at the Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University. Maddy had 42 points in Villanova's overtime win.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
Siegrist dominates
Siegrist carried her team to victory on Friday. . The first quarter was a battle for momentum. Brooke Mullin drained a three less than thirty seconds after tip-off, but Marquette’s Karissa McLaughlin quickly answered with a three of her own.
Siegrist then took over, going into halftime having scored 18 of Villanova’s 31 points to keep the Wildcats in it. Along with her 42 points, the 6-1 forward also grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds for the double-double.
Forward Brianna Herlihy added 14 points and seven rebounds.
Keep it moving
Villanova still pulled off the win despite losing smaller battles to an aggressive Marquette team. The Wildcats had trouble sinking shots, particularly from the outside, shooting just 29% from three-point range. Villanova’s defensive gaps also allowed Marquette to grab 12 offensive rebounds.
However, the Wildcats moved the ball quickly and with purpose. Herlihy (3), Siegrist (2), Bella Runyan (2), and Lucy Olsen (2) each had multiple assists in Friday’s win.
Up next
Villanova has won 14 of its last 15, which includes a running nine-game win streak. The Wildcats will look to keep the momentum going when they travels to South Orange, N.J. on Sunday to face Seton Hall for a 1 p.m. tip-off.
