Gillespie nets 33, No. 10 Villanova beats No. 8 Friars 89-84

Providence forward Ed Croswell (5) collides with Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Providence forward Justin Minaya (15) dives into the stands for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) shoots over Providence forward Noah Horchler during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Gillespie scored 33 points as Villanova defeated Providence 89-84. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) passes the ball to forward Ed Croswell (5) as Villanova tries to block on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova guard Bryan Antoine, left, battles Providence forward Ed Croswell (5) for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) celebrates Collin Gillespie (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Villanova defeated Providence 89-84. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova head coach Jay Wright calls to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Providence guard Jared Bynum (4) drives to the basket against Villanova guard Caleb Daniels (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Providence center Nate Watson (0) celebrates after a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Providence guard A.J. Reeves, left, knocks the ball from the hands of Villanova guard Caleb Daniels, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova guard Justin Moore, center, drives to the basket against Providence guard Jared Bynum, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Moore scored 19 points as Villanova defeated Providence 89-84. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) shoots over Providence center Nate Watson (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Villanova defeated Providence 89-84. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova forward Eric Dixon (43) grabs the ball while tangling with Providence guard Jared Bynum, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova forward Eric Dixon, center, drives to the basket against Providence during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Villanova defeated Providence 89-84. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie, right, collides with Providence forward Justin Minaya during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Gillespie scored 33 points as Villanova defeated Providence 89-84. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)