Gillespie, Daniels lead No. 8 Villanova past St John's 81-58

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)

Villanova's Brandon Slater, left, and Justin Moore react after a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Villanova's Brandon Slater (3) goes up for a shot against St. John's Greg Williams Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels goes up for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Villanova's Caleb Daniels (14) tries to get a shot past St. John's Vince Cole (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) tries to get a shot past St. John's Julian Champagnie (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)