Butler Bulldogs @ Villanova Wildcats
Dixon scores 34, Villanova takes down Butler 80-70
VILLANOVA, Pa. -- — Eric Dixon's 34 points led Villanova over Butler 80-70 on Saturday.
Dixon also contributed seven rebounds for the Wildcats (18-12, 11-8 Big East Conference). Jordan Longino scored 14 points, going 4 of 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). Wooga Poplar shot 4 for 16, including 2 for 10 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Finley Bizjack helped lead the way for the Bulldogs (13-16, 6-12) with 16 points and four assists. Jahmyl Telfort added 16 points and two blocks for Butler. Pierre Brooks had 14 points and seven rebounds.
Led by 16 first-half points from Dixon, Villanova carried a 43-35 lead into the break. Villanova used a 15-3 run in the second half to build a 13-point lead at 68-55 with 7:52 left in the half.
NEXT UP
Villanova's next game is Tuesday against Georgetown on the road, and Butler hosts Xavier on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Villanova, PA
Referee:Pat Driscoll
Referee:Nathan Hall
Referee:Greg Evans
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 8-0 | - | 18-1 |
| St. John's | 7-1 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Villanova | 6-2 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Creighton | 6-3 | 2.5 | 12-8 |
| Seton Hall | 4-4 | 4 | 14-5 |
| Butler | 3-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| DePaul | 3-5 | 5 | 11-8 |
| Xavier | 3-5 | 5 | 11-8 |
| Providence | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Marquette | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 1-7 | 7 | 9-10 |
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