Villanova

Purdue beats Villanova 80-74 to win Tip-Off tournament

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 21, 2021 03:37 PM EST

Tennessee's John Fulkerson (10) misses a shot under pressure from Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

No. 5 Villanova routs No. 17 Tennessee 71-53 in Tip-Off

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 20, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Villanova forward Trey Patterson (13) and guard Caleb Daniels (14) reach for a rebound over Howard guard Tai Bibbs (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

No. 5 Villanova holds off hot-shooting Howard 100-81

By Dan Gelston Nov. 16, 2021 08:46 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright claps from the bench during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Hall of Fame Tip-Off tourney to feature 4 ranked teams

By John Marshall Nov. 16, 2021 07:45 PM EST

Villanova forward Eric Dixon, left, is defended by UCLA center Myles Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

No. 2 UCLA rallies to beat No. 4 Villanova 86-77

By Beth Harris Nov. 13, 2021 02:01 AM EST

UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) grabs a rebound next to Cal State Bakersfield guard Antavion Collum (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

UCLA's Riley out vs. No. 4 Villanova after injuring knee

Nov. 10, 2021 08:21 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) attempts a 3-point shot over Mount St. Mary's guard Deandre Thomas (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

No. 4 Villanova routs Mount St. Mary's in opener, 91-51

By Dan Gelston Nov. 09, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) dunks over Winston-Salem State forward DyQuavis Wilkins (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Durham N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

College basketball ready to rev up with fans in the stands

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2021 02:41 AM EST

FILE - Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) goes up for a shot against Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney (0), Akok Akok (11) and James Bouknight (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Villanova, Pa., in this Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, file photo. Villanova's Collin Gillespie was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America NCAA college basketball team, announced Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Villanova's Collin Gillespie heads list of notable seniors

By Steve Megargee Oct. 28, 2021 01:59 AM EDT

FILE - UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) shoots over Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. Led by Juzang, the second-ranked UCLA Bruins return nearly everyone from last season's surprising Final Four run. They open the season at home against Cal State Bakersfield on Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Timme, Juzang, Cockburn headline AP preseason All-Americans

By John Marshall Oct. 25, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) goes to the basket past Creighton forward Damien Jefferson (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Villanova, Pa., in this Wednesday, March 3, 2021, file photo. Villanova coach Jay Wright has yet another team good enough to win a national championship. They return fifth-year stalwarts Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels because of the NCAA rule granting players an extra year of eligibility. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson, File)

Hall of Famer, Olympic coach Wright returns to loaded Nova

By Dan Gelston Oct. 22, 2021 08:26 AM EDT

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright, left, and guard Collin Gillespie are shown before an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in Villanova, Pa., in this Wednesday, March 3, 2021, file photo. Villanova has dominated the Big East over the last decade under the guidance of coach Jay Wright. The fourth-ranked Wildcats were the unanimous choice to win the conference in a preseason coaches poll released Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Villanova is led by guard Collin Gillespie, who was the coaches' pick for preseason player of the year. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson, File)

Villanova tabbed to win Big East by conference coaches

By Doug Feinberg Oct. 19, 2021 08:30 AM EDT

FILE - Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) dunks against Creighton in the second half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, March 28, 2021, file photo. The Zags were the runaway top choice in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball preseason poll released Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Gonzaga lost AP All-Americans Corey Kispert and Jalen Suggs to the NBA, but second-team selection Drew Timme (19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds) and starting guard Andrew Nembhard return. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25; UCLA, Kansas next

By Aaron Beard Oct. 18, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll; UCLA, Kansas, Villanova and Texas round out top five

Oct. 18, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Gonzaga is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll; UCLA, Kansas, Villanova and Texas round out top five. ...

UCLA to host Villanova on Nov. 12 as part of home-and-home

Aug. 04, 2021 06:57 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA will host Villanova on Nov. 12 for the first time in 11 years. The game is part of a home-and-home series finalized...

Villanova men, South Carolina women part of Jimmy V pairings

Aug. 04, 2021 05:40 PM EDT
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Tennessee will face Texas Tech, and Syracuse will meet former Big East Conference rival Villanova in men’s basketball pairings for the...