Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) gos up for a rebound with Butler guard Myles Tate (12) and forward Bryce Nze (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bulldogs show some bite in 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley, center, goes up for a shot between Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, left, and Cole Swider during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie, Robinson-Earl lead No. 10 Villanova past UConn

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 20, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Marquette's D.J. Carton, right, and Villanova's Caleb Daniels chase after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Robinson-Earl leads No. 5 Villanova past Marquette 96-64

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 10, 2021 11:53 PM EST

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) goes up for a shot against Georgetown's Jamari Sibley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Samuels scores 32, leads No. 3 Villanova over Georgetown

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 07, 2021 05:45 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, right, watches as St. John's Posh Alexander, left, drives after stealing the ball from him during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
St. John's shuts down No. 3 Villanova in 70-59 upset

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 04, 2021 12:49 AM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) drives against Seton Hall guards Shavar Reynolds (33) and Jared Rhoden during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
No. 3 Villanova rolls to 9th straight, handles Seton Hall

Jan. 30, 2021 07:11 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

Seton Hall guard Shavar Reynolds (33) is fouled by Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 3 Villanova edges Seton Hall in return from 27-day break

By Dan Gelston Jan. 20, 2021 12:12 AM 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

No. 5 Villanova blasts Marquette 85-68 for 6th straight win

Dec. 23, 2020 09:14 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Collin Gillespie’s accuracy and Villanova’s efficiency assured that the Wildcats wouldn’t join the list of Marquette’s highly-ranked victims. ...

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, right, steal the ball away from Saint Joseph's Jack Forrest during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Mask Up! Robinson-Earl shines with broken nose for Villanova

By Dan Gelston Dec. 19, 2020 11:26 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, right, goes up for a shot against Saint Joseph's Rahmir Moore during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks at Villanova Wildcats 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 09:52 PM EST

Event worker Toby Miller stands outside the Finneran Pavilion during a winter storm before an NCAA college basketball game between Villanova and Butler, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler

By Dan Gelston Dec. 16, 2020 09:35 PM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillispie, right, looks to pass against Texas defenders Matt Coleman, left and Jericho Sims, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Austin, Texas. Villanova won 68-64. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 12 Villanova hands No. 17 Texas first loss 68-64

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 06, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gonzaga and Baylor to face off in rare top-2 meeting

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2020 02:23 AM EST

Villanova's Caleb Daniels celebrates during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech on Saturday against Virginia Tech, Nov. 28, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Virginia Tech upsets No. 3 Villanova 81-73 in overtime

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 28, 2020 11:24 PM EST

Arizona State's Alonzo Verge Jr., left, shoots as Villanova's Collin Gillespie defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 3 Villanova beats No. 18 ASU 83-74 to win Empire Classic

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 27, 2020 12:15 AM EST

Boston College's Wynston Tabbs (10) and Makai Ashton-Langford (4) react during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 3 Villanova opens with 76-67 win over Boston College

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 26, 2020 12:40 AM EST

Boston College's Jay Heath pulls up for a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Villanova Wildcats at Boston College Eagles 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 10:34 PM EST

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright and forward Jermaine Samuels (23) celebrate from the bench in the last seconds of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence in Providence, R.I., in this Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, file photo. Villanova won, 64-60. Villanova will begin the college basketball season at No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
No. 3 Villanova back again as team to beat in Big East

By Dan Gelston Nov. 13, 2020 12:00 PM EST