Xavier's Colby Jones (3) blocks a shot by Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier's Nate Johnson (10) attempts to steal the ball from Villanova's Justin Moore (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Villanova's Collin Gillespie (2) dribbles past Xavier's Zach Freemantle (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) dribbles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Xavier's Colby Jones (3) shoots past Villanova's Brandon Slater (3) and Caleb Daniels (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Villanova head coach Jay Wright, center, reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)