The Wildcats (4-0) found themselves in a close game until early in the second half. That's when they ran off a 13-2 burst to push ahead by double figures, part of a hot-shooting stretch that had them picking up the pace and scoring off turnovers.
Villanova made 15 of 24 shots (63 percent) after halftime after shooting just 33 percent to lead 27-24 at the break. The Wildcats also got a spark from sophomore Donte DiVincenzo, who scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half. He finished a tough layup through contact for a three-point play at the 5:11 mark.
Villanova led by 18 points late.
Darius Thompson scored 16 points for the Hilltoppers (2-2), who shot 44 percent.
