(AP) -- Riding high heading to Villanova three weeks ago, DePaul's upset hopes were quickly quashed. Now the slumping Blue Demons enter the rematch dealing with some defensive issues and could have a rough day against an offense which may have rediscovered its groove.

Still, coach Jay Wright doesn't expect his seventh-ranked Wildcats to have an easy time when they visit DePaul on Saturday, even though they've had plenty of time to prepare for an opponent facing a quick turnaround.

Villanova (18-2, 5-2 Big East) was looking up at the Blue Demons in the conference standings when the teams met Jan. 10, having already lost once in league play while DePaul was 3-0 despite being picked to finish last. The Wildcats raced to a 24-9 lead and were never challenged in an 81-64 victory.