'We finally broke through.' Here's what we learned in Xavier's Big East win over Villanova
The focal point of Xavier's defense was obvious: try to contain the nation's leading scorer. Wildcats' forward Eric Dixon averages 25.3 points per game and Xavier frequently met the veteran forward with double teams near the rim to try to get the ball out of his hands.
Villanova vs. Xavier prediction, odds, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 14 best bets by proven model
The Villanova Wildcats look to get back into the win column when they take on the Xavier Musketeers in a key Big East Conference matchup on Tuesday. Villanova dropped an 80-68 decision at St. John's on Saturday,
Xavier vs. Marquette prediction, pick, college basketball odds
Marquette has the defense to neutralize Xavier's 87th-ranked offense. Marquette is 56th in the nation, allowing just 67.4 points per game. The one area where Marquette will have to be careful is with Xavier's three-point shooting, but the Golden Eagles have been above-average this season with a 31.7% three-point efficiency allowed.
Xavier's next seven games are against teams currently over .500 in Big East play, beginning Tuesday when Villanova visits ...
Xavier plays five of its next seven games on the road over the next 26 days beginning with a Quadrant 1 opportunity in ...
"I mean, basketball is such a ... Two pivotal moments stood out. First, Villanova's Enoch Boakye fouled Ryan Conwell on a 3-pointer with 1:40 left, giving Xavier a chance to take the lead.
Villanova visits the Xavier Musketeers after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 80-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm.
Providence is 2-5 in its last seven games, surrendering 77.9 points over that stretch. The Friars are coming off a tough loss ...
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