| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALL | 29 | 38 | 67 |
| VILL | 37 | 42 | 79 |
Eric Dixon scores 25 to lead Villanova past Seton Hall 79-67 in Big East opener
BRYN MAWR, Pa. -- — Eric Dixon scored 25 points to lead Villanova to a 79-67 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night.
Dixon also had six rebounds for the Wildcats (8-4). Tyler Perkins scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Jordan Longino shot 3 of 6 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points.
The Pirates (5-7) were led by Isaiah Coleman with 22 points and nine rebounds. Dylan Addae-Wusu added 15 points and Chaunce Jenkins scored 14.
Villanova took the lead with 10:13 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Perkins led the Wildcats with 11 points in the first half to help put them up 37-29 at the break. Dixon scored 16 in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Tony Chiazza
- Clarence Armstrong
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 6-0 | - | 15-2 |
| St. John's | 6-1 | 0.5 | 15-3 |
| UConn | 5-1 | 1 | 13-4 |
| Creighton | 4-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Villanova | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Xavier | 3-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Providence | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Seton Hall | 1-5 | 5 | 6-11 |
| Butler | 1-6 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| DePaul | 1-7 | 6 | 10-9 |
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