Xavier, Villanova

'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.
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.
Conwell scores 34, Xavier takes down Villanova 69-63
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ryan Conwell scored 16 of his 34 points in the final five minutes as Xavier beat Villanova 69-63 on Tuesday night. Conwell converted a four-point play with 1:40 remaining to give Xavier a 59-58 lead and begin a personal 9-0 run. He also made four straight free throws in the final 20 seconds.
Villanova at Xavier odds, picks and predictions
The Villanova Wildcats (11-6, 4-2 Big East) and the Xavier Musketeers (10-7, 2-4) meet Tuesday at Cintas Center in Cincinnati. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM S
Xavier 69, Villanova 63
Xavier 10-25 (Conwell 6-10, Foster 2-4, McKnight 2-4, Hunter 0-1, Swain 0-1, Maddox 0-2, Freemantle 0-3). Fouled Out_Poplar. Rebounds_Villanova 32 (Boakye 9), Xavier 24 (Freemantle 9). Assists_Villanova 12 (Brickus 5),
Poplar leads Villanova against Xavier after 22-point showing
Villanova visits the Xavier Musketeers after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 80-68 loss to the St. John's Red Storm.
Villanova falls to Xavier after another opponent’s late surge
For the second-straight game in a row, Villanova’s opponent pulled away in the closing minutes. Xavier’s Ryan Conwell dropped 34 points, including 13 of the Musketeers’ final 14 points of the game.
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Villanova hopes to resume winning ways at Xavier
Two teams still trying to find their footing in Big East play meet Tuesday night when Villanova visits Xavier in Cincinnati. Villanova (11-6, 4-2 Big East) is coming off an 80-68 loss to St.