'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 Losses to Xavier, 69-63, Marking Second Consecutive Loss
Jan. 14, the Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) took the floor in Cincinnati for a matchup with Xavier (11-7, 3-4 Big East) and fell to the Musketeers, 69-63. The loss marks the first time the Wildcats have lost back-to-back games since Nov.
The Villanova Wildcats (11-6, 4-2 Big East) and the Xavier Musketeers (10-7, 2-4) meet Tuesday at Cintas Center in Cincinnati ...
Ryan Conwell scored a career-high 34 points and converted a four-point play to highlight a decisive 9-0 run as the Xavier ...
The Villanova Wildcats look to get back into the win column when they take on the Xavier Musketeers in a key Big East ...
Villanova visits the Xavier Musketeers after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 80-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm.
Xavier finally broke through in a close Big East game Tuesday, defeating Villanova at Cintas Center, 69-63.
Boakye 2-4 0-0 4, Dixon 6-16 3-4 18, Brickus 3-5 0-0 7, Longino 7-12 1-2 18, Poplar 3-6 7-8 14, Perkins 0-5 0-0 0, Moseley 0-0 0-0 0, Parker 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 22-51 11-14 63.
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Xavier's next seven games are against teams currently over .500 in Big East play, beginning Tuesday when Villanova visits ...
Xavier plays No. 7 Marquette after Ryan Conwell scored 34 points in Xavier's 69-63 victory against the Villanova Wildcats. The Golden Eagles are 10-0 in home games. Marquette scores 80.3 points and ...
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