Xavier Musketeers @ Villanova Wildcats
Dixon's 24 help Villanova beat Xavier 80-68
PHILADELPHIA -- — Eric Dixon had 24 points in Villanova's 80-68 win over Xavier on Sunday.
Dixon also added five rebounds for the Wildcats (14-10, 7-6 Big East Conference). Wooga Poplar scored 23 points while going 8 of 17 (5 for 9 from 3-point range) and added eight rebounds and four steals. Tyler Perkins shot 7 for 9, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 20 points.
Dante Maddox Jr. finished with 24 points for the Musketeers (14-10, 6-7). Zach Freemantle added 18 points for Xavier. Marcus Foster also recorded 10 points, six rebounds and two steals.
Villanova got a team-high 13 points across the first half from Poplar, but it was only enough to head to the locker room with the score tied at the half 33-33. Dixon scored 22 points in the second half to help lead the way as Villanova went on to secure a victory, outscoring Xavier by 12 points in the second half.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Wednesday. Villanova hosts St. John's and Xavier plays Providence on the road.
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Game Information
Villanova, PA
Referee:Lee Cassell
Referee:James Breeding
Referee:Tony Henderson
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 9-0 | - | 19-1 |
| St. John's | 8-1 | 1 | 15-5 |
| Villanova | 6-3 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Creighton | 6-3 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Seton Hall | 4-5 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Butler | 4-5 | 5 | 13-7 |
| DePaul | 4-5 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Xavier | 3-6 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Georgetown | 2-7 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Providence | 2-7 | 7 | 9-11 |
| Marquette | 2-8 | 7.5 | 7-14 |
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