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Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) shoots over Villanova guard Jordan Longino (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Villanova Wildcats at Xavier Musketeers 2/21/2023

Feb. 21, 2023 06:58 PM EST

Marquette's Tyler Kolek looks to pass around Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 14 Marquette beats Villanova 73-64, wins 4th straight

By Steve Megargee Feb. 01, 2023 11:12 PM EST

Oregon salvages a win at Phil Knight, beats Villanova 74-67

Nov. 27, 2022 05:47 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Quincy Guerrier made six 3-pointers and Willie Richardson scored five of his 19 points in the final 1:39 and Oregon beat Villanova 74-67 in the...

Freshman Lipsey clutch as Iowa States tops Villanova in OT

Nov. 24, 2022 06:42 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Freshman Tamin Lipsey made four free throws, his only points of the game, in the last 20 seconds of overtime, when he also had a key steal, and...

Villanova coach Kyle Neptune gives instructions against during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Villanova's 1st-year coach Kyle Neptune learning on the job

By Larry Lage Nov. 19, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) passes the ball over Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) as he is running out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State survives Villanova comeback bid, 73-71

Nov. 18, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Temple's Damian Dunn, right, goes up for a shot against Villanova's Caleb Daniels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Dunn's late free throws help Temple stun No. 16 Villanova

By Dan Gelston Nov. 11, 2022 09:50 PM EST

La Salle coach Fran Dunphy shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova wins in 1st game without Wright; Neptune in charge

By Dan Gelston Nov. 07, 2022 08:45 PM EST

The Villanova team poses after practice for the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four sparks debate: What merits blueblood status?

By Dave Skretta Apr. 02, 2022 03:01 AM EDT

Kansas head coach Bill Self cuts down the net after a college basketball game in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament against Miami Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Chicago. Kansas won 76-50 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Villanova-Kansas renew high-stakes history at Final Four

By Dave Skretta Apr. 01, 2022 03:37 PM EDT

North Carolina's Justin McKoy goes up during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Final Four teams heavily recruit talent in their backyards

By Dave Skretta Mar. 31, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) shoots over Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Villanova back to Sweet 16 after 71-61 win over Ohio State

By Will Graves Mar. 20, 2022 05:29 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74

By Dan Gelston Mar. 01, 2022 08:55 PM EST

Georgetown forward Collin Holloway (23) is fouled by Villanova forward Eric Dixon (43) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Moore leads No. 10 Villanova to 74-66 win over Georgetown

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 19, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden, right, looks for an outlet as Villanova's Justin Moore (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Moore comes alive late, No. 15 Villanova edges Seton Hall

Kevin Cooney Feb. 12, 2022 03:51 PM EST

Seton Hall's Jared Rhoden, right, looks for an outlet as Villanova's Justin Moore (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats 2/12/2022

Feb. 12, 2022 02:14 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) competes against St. John's forward Aaron Wheeler, left, and guard Stef Smith for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in New York. Villanova won 75-69. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Moore scores 16 to help No. 15 Villanova hold off St John's

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 08, 2022 11:40 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, left, dribbles past the defense of Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley and Samson Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Dixon scores 24, No. 12 Villanova beats No. 17 UConn 85-74

By Dan Gelston Feb. 05, 2022 02:31 PM EST