Villanova Wildcats @ Xavier Musketeers
Lewis, Villanova defeat Xavier 92-89 in OT
CINCINNATI -- — Acaden Lewis scored 21 points, including five in the overtime, as Villanova knocked off Xavier 92-89 on Tuesday night.
Lewis also contributed seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals for the Wildcats (21-5, 12-3 Big East Conference). Tyler Perkins scored 17 points while going 6 of 15 from the floor and 4 for 5 from the line. Bryce Lindsay shot 5 for 11, including 4 for 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
The Wildcats picked up their sixth straight victory.
Tre Carroll finished with 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Musketeers (13-13, 5-10). Xavier also got 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks from Jovan Milicevic. Malik Moore also had 15 points and seven assists.
Villanova entered halftime up 43-42. Lewis paced the team in scoring in the first half with 11 points. Carroll tied it at 81-all at the end of regulation.
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Game Information
Cincinnati, OH
Referee:Tim Clougherty
Referee:John Gaffney
Referee:Tony Chiazza
2025-26 Standings
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 14-1 | - | 24-2 |
| St. John's | 13-1 | 0.5 | 20-5 |
| Villanova | 12-3 | 2 | 21-5 |
| Seton Hall | 8-7 | 6 | 18-8 |
| Creighton | 7-8 | 7 | 13-13 |
| DePaul | 5-9 | 8.5 | 13-12 |
| Georgetown | 5-9 | 8.5 | 13-12 |
| Xavier | 5-10 | 9 | 13-13 |
| Butler | 4-11 | 10 | 13-13 |
| Providence | 4-11 | 10 | 11-15 |
| Marquette | 4-11 | 10 | 9-17 |
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