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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

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

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

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

Villanova head coach Jay Wright, right, talks to Bryan Antoine during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in New York. Villanova won 79-59. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 8 Villanova, minus Samuels, blows out St. John's 79-59

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jan. 28, 2020 08:45 PM EST

DePaul's Jaylen Butz, left, tries to drive past Villanova's Saddiq Bey during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 14 Villanova survives scare, beats DePaul 79-75 in OT

By Dan Gelston Jan. 14, 2020 11:38 PM EST

Marquette's Markus Howard reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 win over No. 10 Villanova

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 04, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, center, goes up for a shot between Kansas's Udoka Azubuike, left, and Marcus Garrett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 1 KU falls to No. 18 Villanova on Samuels' 3-pointer

By Dan Gelston Dec. 21, 2019 02:28 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright confers with guard Justin Moore (5) during the second half of the Never Forget Tribute Classic NCAA college basketball game against Delaware, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Samuels, No. 20 Villanova hold off Delaware 78-70

By Tom Canavan Dec. 14, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Middle Tennessee State guard Jayce Johnson (13) and Villanova guard Collin Gillespie chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Myrtle Beach Invitational in Conway, S.C., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Swider scores 26, No. 17 Villanova routs MTSU 98-69

Nov. 21, 2019 01:42 PM EST

Villanova's Saddiq Bey (41) looks for an open shot against Ohio State's D.J. Carton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Hot start helps No. 18 Ohio State rout No. 10 Villanova

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 13, 2019 09:14 PM EST

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) moves around Army forward Chris Mann (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Robinson-Earl spurs No. 10 Villanova past Army in opener

By Dan Gelston Nov. 05, 2019 10:54 PM EST

Xavier head coach Travis Steele talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball semifinal game against Villanova in the Big East men's tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Seton Hall Pirates at Villanova Wildcats 3/16/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 09:51 PM EDT

Providence head coach Ed Cooley calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova at the Big East Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Paschall sends No. 25 Nova past Friars 73-62 in Big East

By Tom Canavan Mar. 14, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

Villanova forward Eric Paschall (4) reacts as he looks at the score in the waning minutes of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall defeated Villanova 79-75. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
The champs are here: Villanova wants to reign again in NYC

By Dan Gelston Mar. 13, 2019 03:13 AM EDT

Villanova's Collin Gillespie, left, goes up for a shot against Butler's Jordan Tucker during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Philadelphia. Villanova won 75-54. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Booth scores 28 points, leads Villanova past Butler 75-54

By Dan Gelston Mar. 02, 2019 04:24 PM EST