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McGhee scores 26, leads Liberty over Villanova 62-57 in NIT

Darius McGhee sank five 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead Liberty to a 62-57 victory over Villanova in the first round of the NIT

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides a spark in finale Slater produced 17 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one block across 26 minutes during Thursday's 87-74 loss to Creighton.

Impact Slater's 17 points marked his second-highest scoring output of the season, fueled by stellar three-point shooting. The fifth-year senior and Villanova loyalist was a regular contributor over the past two seasons. He wraps up his final campaign averaging 9.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova cruises past Georgetown in Big East tourney

Cam Whitmore had 19 points and 10 rebounds in Villanova’s 80-48 win over Georgetown night in the first round of the Big East Conference Tournament

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 Big Ten, Big East Tournament picks, long shots

FOX Sports' John Fanta gives his favorite Big Ten and Big East Tournament picks, including a couple of long-shot picks that could make some...

MARCH 7, 2023

Volume may be on decline Slater contributed seven points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 66-61 loss to Creighton.

Impact While Slater remains a valuable glue guy who has started all 23 games for VIllanova this season, he's set to see a bit of a decrease in shot volume now that Justin Moore is back in the fold and freshman Cam Whitmore continues to be solid. Despite the increased competition for offensive looks, the fifth-year senior continues to be on pace for a career-best 10.6 ppg average in the 2022-23 season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bynum leads No. 23 Providence past Villanova 70-65

Jared Bynum scored 19 points and hit a key jumper and two free throws late to help No. 23 Providence defeat Villanova 70-65

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniels scores 16, Villanova downs St. John's 57-49

Led by Caleb Daniels' 16 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the St. John's Red Storm 57-49 on Friday night

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villanova extends Georgetown's Big East losing streak to 28

Led by Caleb Daniels' 16 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 77-73 on Monday

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villanova wins, Hoyas set Big East losing-streak record

Caleb Daniels made six 3-pointers and scored 20 points, Brandon Slater added 14 points and Villanova beat Georgetown 73-57 to extend the Hoyas’ regular-season conference losing str...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unimpactful in loss Slater registered eight points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 36 minutes during Saturday's 68-66 loss to Marquette.

Impact Slater co-led Villanova with 36 minutes played, but came away with little to show for it. He's just 1-of-12 from beyond the arc across his past two games.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 UConn takes charge in second half over Villanova 74-66

Jordan Hawkins scored 22 points to lead No. 2 UConn over Villanova in a 74-66 on Wednesday in Big East action

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dixon scores 18, Villanova defeats St. John's 78-63

Eric Dixon scored 18 points and Villanova won its Big East opener, defeating St. John’s 78-63 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slater's 19 lead Villanova past Saint Joseph's 71-64

Led by Brandon Slater's 19 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Saint Joseph's Hawks 71-64 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whitmore sparks Villanova past Oklahoma in fantastic debut

Caleb Daniels scored 22 points and top freshman Cam Whitmore brought instant energy in his debut following a thumb injury to lead Villanova to a 70-66 win over Oklahoma on Saturday...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portland beats Villanova 83-71 in Phil Knight Invitational

Moses Wood scored 16 points and Portland beat Villanova 83-71 in the Phil Knight Invitational

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan State survives Villanova comeback bid, 73-71

Tyson Walker scored 22 points and Michigan State held off a late Villanova rally to pull out a 73-71 victory

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dixon scores 17 in Villanova's win over Delaware State

Eric Dixon’s 17 points helped Villanova defeat Delaware State 60-50

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fouls out in loss Slater fouled out of Friday's 68-64 loss to Temple after recording nine points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes. He also had four turnovers...

Impact Slater bounced-back from a disappointing 5-for-14 debut in Nova's season opener Monday. However, Slater struggled with turnovers and has failed to hit a three across Villanova's first two games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Moore could give Villanova boost with early return

If Justin Moore returns to Villanova in time for conference play, it will have a huge impact on the Big East, John Fanta writes.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 14 Villanova

Villanova will face the new season without Jay Wright, but that talent is there for a No. 14 preseason ranking from John Fanta.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Kyle Neptune wants to lead Villanova the Wright way

What will the Kyle Neptune era look like at Villanova? A lot like the Jay Wright era, John Fanta writes.

AUGUST 10, 2022

Kansas cruises to 81-65 win over Villanova in Final Four

David McCormack muscled his way to 25 points, Ochai Agbaji added 21 and hot-shooting Kansas withstood every Villanova run for a 81-65 victory Saturday night that sent the Jayhawks...

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS