Jamal Coombs-McDaniel posted a career-high 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, as No. 10 Connecticut pulled away in the second half to defeat Providence, 75-57.
Austin Freeman dropped in 30 points and carried the Hoyas in the final five minutes, as No. 21 Georgetown dumped eighth-ranked Villanova, 69-66, at Wells Fargo Center.
Fresh off a much-needed victory, the 17th-ranked Syracuse Orange take aim at a second straight win in today's Big East Conference clash with the South Florida Bulls.