Wildcat strike downs Explorers

VILLANOVA 70, LA SALLE 36

The Wildcats used a 19-3 run spanning the last 10 minutes of the first half to take a 32-15 halftime lead and cruised to the win as the Explorers (6-3, 0-2 Big 5) saw their six-game winning streak snapped.

Micahya Owens was the only Explorer in double figures, hitting 14 points and recording a game-high four steals.

Taylor Holeman led a trio of Wildcats (3-6, 1-1) in double figures with 16 points while pulling down a game-high nine boards. Lauren Burford and Caroline Coyer chipped in 11 points each.

FLORIDA STATE 66, TEMPLE 62

Ivey Slaughter had 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead the visiting Seminoles (9-1).

Tanaya Atkinson led the Owls (3-7) with 16 points. Erica Covile had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Feyonda Fitzgerald scored 11 for Temple.

Adut Bulgak and Brittany Brown each added 11 for FSU.

PITTSBURGH 72, DREXEL 53

The Panthers used a 28-3 run over the final nine minutes of the first half to pull away from the visiting Dragons.

Yacine Diop and Monica Wignot each scored 12 points to lead Pitt (6-3). Brianna Kiessel added 12.

Rachel Pearson and Alexis Smith each scored 11 points for Drexel (4-3).