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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 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

No. 9 Villanova beats Georgetown 76-63 in Big East opener

Dec. 11, 2020 09:11 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Villanova is set to unpack the bags and head home. The No. 9 Wildcats wrapped their longest road stretch to open a season...

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

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

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

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 - Kansas guard Marcus Garrett (0) shoots over Kansas State guard Cartier Diarra (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Garrett averaged 9.2 points last season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2020 04:14 AM 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

FILE - In this March 3, 2020, file photo, Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in Iowa City, Iowa. Seniors Garza of Iowa and Baylor's Jared Butler headline The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Garza, Butler headline AP preseason All-America team

By John Marshall And Aaron Beard Nov. 11, 2020 12:01 PM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST

Villanova's Saddiq Bey (41) drives against Seton Hall's Shavar Reynolds, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 14 Villanova edges No. 8 Hall; Big East up for grabs

By Tom Canavan Mar. 04, 2020 11:14 PM EST

Seton Hall's Sandro Mamukelashvili, center, looks to pass against Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, right, and Collin Gillespie, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates 3/4/2020

Mar. 04, 2020 10:01 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley shouts from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Providence knocks off No. 12 Villanova 58-54

By Dan Gelston Feb. 29, 2020 02:26 PM EST

DePaul coach Dave Leitao yells to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)
Bey, Gillespie lead No. 12 Villanova past DePaul 91-71

By Jay Cohen Feb. 19, 2020 11:11 PM EST

Villanova's Justin Moore (5) goes up to shoot against Temple's Quinton Rose during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie leads No. 15 Villanova past Temple

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 16, 2020 03:01 PM EST