Villanova, Xavier

Here's what we learned in Xavier Musketeers win over Villanova Wildcats
The focal point of Xavier's defense was obvious: try to contain the nation's leading scorer. Wildcats' forward Eric Dixon averages 25.3 points per game and Xavier frequently met the veteran forward with double teams near the rim to try to get the ball out of his hands.
Poplar leads Villanova against Xavier after 22-point game
Villanova visits the Xavier Musketeers after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 80-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm.
Villanova hopes to resume winning ways at Xavier
Two teams still trying to find their footing in Big East play meet Tuesday night when Villanova visits Xavier in Cincinnati.
Villanova men drop its second straight Big East game in 69-63 loss at Xavier
Following a messy loss to St. John’s in which it recorded a season-high 29 fouls, Villanova had another defensive letdown Tuesday night in Cincinnati. Villanova’s 69-63 loss to Xavier (11-7, 3-4 Big East) was exacerbated by the four personal fouls it committed in the final minute.
'We finally broke through.' Here's what we learned in Xavier's Big East win over Villanova
For the first time this season, Xavier was able to pull out a win in crunch time. After trailing for the first 18 minutes of the second half against Villanova, Xavier rallied for a 69-63 victory Tuesday night at Cintas Center.
Villanova at Xavier odds, picks and predictions
The Villanova Wildcats (11-6, 4-2 Big East) and the Xavier Musketeers (10-7, 2-4) meet Tuesday at Cintas Center in Cincinnati ...
Villanova vs. Xavier prediction, odds, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 14 best bets by proven model
The Villanova Wildcats look to get back into the win column when they take on the Xavier Musketeers in a key Big East ...
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Ryan Conwell's career night leads Xavier past Villanova
Ryan Conwell scored a career-high 34 points and converted a four-point play to highlight a decisive 9-0 run as the Xavier ...
Poplar leads Villanova against Xavier after 22-point showing
Villanova visits the Xavier Musketeers after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 80-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm.
Villanova out to regain form vs. Providence
Villanova defeated No. 9 UConn to improve to 8-1 in its last nine games. Everything was looking bright for the Wildcats.
Scouting report: Keys to victory for Xavier Musketeers against Villanova Wildcats Tuesday
Xavier's next seven games are against teams currently over .500 in Big East play, beginning Tuesday when Villanova visits ...
Villanova goes quiet late in loss to St. John’s. Can it avoid a repeat of last season’s January slide?
The Wildcats started last season 4-1 in Big East play, just like this year. But then they went on a five-game losing streak ...
St. John’s can prove legitimacy in test against improved Villanova
That band will face a major test Saturday night. One of the largest crowds in the Pitino era is expected. Anticipation has ...