| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Villanova | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Providence | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| UConn | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Butler | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Seton Hall | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 1.5 | 8-3 |
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