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Villanova's Brandon Slater, left, goes up for a dunk past St. John's Julian Champagnie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie, Daniels lead No. 8 Villanova past St John's 81-58

By Dan Gelston Feb. 23, 2021 10:36 PM EST

Seton Hall forward Sandro Mamukelashvili dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates 1/30/2021

Jan. 30, 2021 04:28 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) makes a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats 1/19/2021

Jan. 19, 2021 09:50 PM EST

Villanova coach Jay Wright talks to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Hartford, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Nova's Wright says bubble stay takes mental toll on players

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 02, 2020 02:24 AM EST

Villanova's Eric Dixon shoots as Hartford's Michael Dunne, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Moore scores 15, No. 12 Villanova routs Hartford 87-53

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 01, 2020 07:03 PM EST

Xavier head coach Travis Steele talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball semifinal game against Villanova in the Big East men's tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats 3/16/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 09:51 PM EDT

Villanova forward Eric Paschall (4) reacts as he looks at the score in the waning minutes of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall defeated Villanova 79-75. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The champs are here: Villanova wants to reign again in NYC

By Dan Gelston Mar. 13, 2019 03:13 AM EDT