NCAA top moments: College basketball champs crowned
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Second-half surge topples Creighton Gillespie totaled 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals in Saturday's victory over Creighton in the Big East tournament final.
Impact Gillespie was scoreless at halftime but found the range afterwards, rediscovering his 3-point stroke and setting up teammates with his court vision. The cohesive and experienced Wildcats will be an interesting semi-sleeper for the NCAA Tournament, likely as a No. 3 seed. They're also the best free-throw shooting team in the country.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Piles up 10 assists Gillespie finished Friday's 63-60 win over UConn with five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and 10 assists over 38 minutes.
Impact Gillespie was passive offensive, but he orchestrated a route of UConn with his ball handling and facilitating. A matchup with Creighton for the Big East Championship looms Saturday. Gillespie averaged 13.5 points and 3.5 assists in two regular-season contests against the Blue Jays.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Villanova Wildcats take on the Creighton Bluejays in Big East Championship
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No. 8 Villanova topples No. 20 UConn to make Big East final
Jermaine Samuels had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Brandon Slater scored 15 points to lead No. 8 Villanova into the Big East Tournament championship game, beating No. 20 Connecticu...MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 8 Villanova Wildcats square off against the No. 20 UConn Huskies
MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slater clutch, No. 8 Villanova rallies past St. John's 66-65
Brandon Slater made the go-ahead free throws with 2.8 seconds left and No. 8 Villanova barely squeezed into the Big East Tournament semifinals, erasing a 17-point deficit in the se...MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Champagnie and Saint John's (NY) host No. 8 Villanova
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Gillespie Big East POY again, Cooley 1st Friars coach to win
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie has won his second consecutive Big East player of the year award, and Ed Cooley was selected coach of the year after guiding Providence to its firs...MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big East Player of the Year Gillespie has been named Big East Player of the Year, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Gillespie put together an incredible comeback season as a fifth-year senior after having his campaign a season ago end prematurely with a knee injury. Gillespie averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.1 three-pointers per game during the regular season. He will look to end his impressive Villanova career with a bang in the postseason.
MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Friars tote first top seed as Big East hits big 4-0 at MSG
For the past four decades, the Providence Friars have been coming to Madison Square Garden to play the Big East TournamentMARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie was the only unanimous pick for the all-Big East team, and St. John’s forward Julian Champagnie joined him as a repeat selection SundayMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads carving of Butler Gillespie registered 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists across 32 minutes during Saturday's 78-59 win over Butler.
Impact The senior logged a team-high 32 minutes and dished out four assists. The tournament-tested veteran has been an influential figure in Villanova's 23-7 season, and will look to pilot a few more victories with the Wildcats entering the Big East Tournament as the second seed.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 11 Villanova cruises by Butler in regular-season finale
Justin Moore scored 16 points, Jermaine Samuels added 15 and No. 11 Villanova broke away early to beat Butler 78-59 in their regular-season finaleMARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniels and No. 11 Villanova host Butler
No. 11 Villanova visits the Butler Bulldogs after Caleb Daniels scored 20 points in the Wildcats' 76-74 victory over the Providence FriarsMARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Delivers 14 points in win Gillespie finished Tuesday's 76-74 win over Providence with 14 points (4-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three steals across 37 minutes.
Impact Gillespie has averaged 16.6 points, five rebounds and four assists during 36.2 minutes over the last five games. He collected a season-high-tying three steals and didn't commit a single turnover in Tuesday's win. The senior has shot 42.7 percent from three-point territory this season and will look to continue providing offense from deep range in Saturday's contest against Butler.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniels helps No. 11 Villanova top No. 9 Providence 76-74
Caleb Daniels scored 20 points and Eric Dixon scored 15 points to lead No. 11 Villanova past No. 9 Providence 76-74 in a tight Big East battleMARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 9 Providence visits No. 11 Villanova after Reeves' 23-point game
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No. 11 Providence visits No. 8 Villanova after Reeves' 23-point performance
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Cole's drive, defense lift No. 21 UConn over No. 8 Villanova
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