BIG EAST WBB Shake-Up: Villanova, Hall Win

ok so real talk. Monday afternoons? Usually, they're for boring meetings and coffee that's gone cold. But if you missed Big East women's hoops this week? You messed up. December 22nd 2025. That's gonna be one of those days we remember all season. One game was a total blowout. the other? a curse‑breaking thriller that had everyone losing their minds. The standings are all shook up now. And honestly? I'm loving every second of it.

Alright, so the wildcats imagine you walk into the pavilion at Villanova. air's kinda crisp. The fans are loud. You think it's gonna be close. nope. total demolition. Villanova didn't just beat st john's – they took them apart. 85 to 48.

From the very beginning, it was obvious. They shot over 50%. That's nuts, honestly. But the real killer? defense. They forced 21 turnovers. Twenty-one! I swear, st john's players probably had nightmares about blue jerseys that night.

ok we gotta talk about Jasmine Bascoe. This sophomore guard? She plays like she found a cheat code in real life. 21 points. Career high 9 assists. But it wasn't just the points – it was how she ran everything. Every pass on point. Every decision is smart. When your point guard does that? Yeah, a 37-point win makes sense.

st john's tried to fight back. Brooke Moore and Shaulana Wagner each scored 11. But when you cough up 32 points off your own mistakes (turnovers, I'm looking at you) – you're basically handing the game to the other team on a silver platter. Villanova is now 10‑2 overall. 3‑0 in the Big East. Hey, UConn? The wildcats are coming for that number one spot.

ok now. Was Villanova's win like a nice classical concert? Seton Hall's 88‑79 win over Creighton was a punk rock show. loud. sloppy. absolutely amazing.

before this game? Seton Hall had lost nine straight to the Blue Jays. nine! That's the kind of streak that gets inside your head and lives there rent-free. But the pirates decided Monday was the day that the "Creighton curse" finally died.

Seton Hall came out swinging. built a huge 56‑36 lead by halftime. But look – Creighton didn't get to be good by accident. They fought back in the fourth. 13‑0 run. Everyone in Walsh Gymnasium was sweating buckets. Ava Zediker was a monster for Creighton – 25 points and 8 assists.

But Seton Hall didn't fold. Mariana Valenzuela (23 points) and Shailyn Pinkney (21 points) were a two‑woman wrecking crew. They combined for 44 points. That's literally half the team's points. When it got shaky at the end? Jada Eads stepped up to the free-throw line and iced it like she'd been doing it for ten years.

Ending that losing streak is huge. like psychologically massive. It changes everything in the locker room. Seton Hall is 8‑4, and they're not just showing up to play – they want a real seat at the table.

Why does this matter for 2025‑26

Straight up – the Big East is deep this year. Everyone knows UConn is the big dog. But games like this prove that the "middle" teams are actually dangerous.

Villanova's identity? They've got this perfect mix of older grit and young flash. Coach Dennis Wolff has them playing a style that's tough to beat – unselfish on offense, suffocating on defense.

Seton Hall's depth? This win showed they've got multiple players who can take over. They hit 11 threes against Creighton. If you can shoot like that and play with that much heart? Good luck scouting that.

Team's overall conference streak

UConn 12‑0 3‑0 w12

Villanova 10‑2 3‑0 w8

Marquette 9‑3 2‑1 W2

Seton Hall 8‑4 2‑1 w1

Creighton 6‑6 2‑1 l1

Villanova goes to Providence next. honestly? If they keep this going? They could be undefeated heading into that UConn game on January 5th. That's a "clear your whole damn schedule" kind of game.

Seton Hall travels to Xavier. If Jada Eads keeps playing defense like a hawk (she had 4 steals against Creighton!) – they'll feast on any team that's careless with the ball.

beyond all the numbers? It's the stories that make this season special. Watching Mariana Valenzuela go from a role player to a cornerstone at Seton Hall? That's legit inspiring. And Jasmine Bascoe? Scouts are already whispering her name for the WNBA draft. Not just names in a box score—there’s a story behind each one. They're real people putting in the work to change their programs.

Monday afternoon basketball normally doesn't feel this important. But Villanova and Seton Hall just proved that every single game in this league is a war. The Big East is on fire. And I wouldn't bet against any of these teams right now.

So what do you think? Is Villanova actually good enough to beat UConn this year? Or was Seton Hall's win just a lucky fluke? drop a comment. let's talk hoops.

Honestly? The road to NYC is gonna be a wild ride.

Jasmine Bascoe. 21 points and 9 assists? Yeah, that's dominant.

Big first half lead + staying calm when Creighton made that 13‑0 run late. Clutch free throws at the end sealed it.

Tied for first in the Big East with UConn at 3‑0. That 8‑game win streak is pushing them up the net ranking,s too.