No. 21 UConn plays No. 8 Villanova, aims for 20th win this season
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 24 UConn takes on No. 10 Villanova, aims for 4th straight home win
No. 24 UConn heads into a matchup with No. 10 Villanova after winning three home games in a rowFEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore leads No. 10 Villanova to 74-66 win over Georgetown
Justin Moore scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half to lead No. 10 Villanova to a 74-66 victory over Georgetown on SaturdayFEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Georgetown visits No. 10 Villanova after Gillespie's 33-point performance
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 10 Villanova beats Big East-leading No. 8 Providence Collin Gillespie had five 3-pointers and a career-high 33 points, including a key 3 with 23 seconds left, and 10th-ranked Villanova held on...
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Gillespie nets 33, No. 10 Villanova beats No. 8 Friars 89-84
Collin Gillespie had five 3-pointers and a career-high 33 points, including a key 3 with 23 seconds left, and 10th-ranked Villanova held on to beat eighth-ranked Providence 89-84FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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No. 10 Villanova visits No. 8 Providence following Bynum's 25-point game
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still dealing with ankle injury Coach Jay Wright said Monday that Gillespie is trying to manage an ankle injury, but barring a significant setback, he isn't expected to miss any time, Eugene Rapay of The Journal...
Impact Gillespite has yet to miss a game this season, and despite being less than 100 percent, there haven't been any indications that will change anytime soon. Fellow backcourt player Justin Moore is also dealing with an ankle injury, but Wright has made it clear that he believes shutting them down for an extended period may impact their ability to finish the campaign.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bynum leads No. 11 Providence against No. 15 Villanova after 25-point performance
No. 11 Providence takes on the No. 15 Villanova Wildcats after Jared Bynum scored 25 points in Providence's 76-73 overtime victory over the DePaul Blue DemonsFEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore comes alive late, No. 15 Villanova edges Seton Hall
Justin Moore scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 15 Villanova rallied from a seven-point deficit to beat Seton Hall 73-67 SaturdayFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In starting lineup Gillespie will start Saturday against Seton Hall, Kevin Cooney of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Villanova's starting five is at full strength with both Gillespie and Justin Moore in the lineup. Gillespie has been dealing with an ankle injury and was not feeling 100 percent as of Friday, so his role could be slightly scaled back Saturday.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rhoden leads Seton Hall against No. 15 Villanova after 25-point showing
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not yet 100 percent Gillespie (ankle) is feeling about 75-80 percent ahead of Saturday's game against Seton Hall, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.
Impact Gillespie didn't miss any time after suffering the ankle injury against Connecticut last weekend, but he was limited to zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two steals in 25 minutes Tuesday versus St. John's. The senior guard seems likely to play through the injury again Saturday, though it's clear he's not yet fully recovered from the injury.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seton Hall visits No. 15 Villanova following Rhoden's 25-point outing
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-high 10 rebounds Gillespie (ankle) recorded zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes in Tuesday's 75-69 over St. Johns.
Impact The senior struggled with his shot in the contest, failing to score for the first time in his four year career at Villanova. However, Gillespie grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds and had multiple steals, which he hadn't done since December.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moore scores 16 to help No. 15 Villanova hold off St John's
Justin Moore scored 16 points on a sore ankle and No. 15 Villanova held off a furious late charge by St. John’s in a 75-69 victory at Madison Square GardenFEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Active Tuesday Gillespie (ankle) will play and is in the starting five Tuesday against St. Johns.
Impact This is the best-case scenario for the Wildcats, as Gillespie and Justin Moore (ankle) will be available for the team despite nursing injuries. Gillespie suffered a left ankle injury during the Wildcats' win over UConn on Saturday but will start his 24th straight matchup this year. The guard is currently posting 17.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dressed and warming up Gillespie (ankle) is dressed and warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against St. John's, Kevin Connelly of NFHS Network reports.
Impact This is a good sign after Gillespie had to be helped off the court in last Saturday's win over UConn. He suffered a pretty bad sprain according to coach Jay Wright, but it looks like Gillespie may play through it against the Red Storm.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dixon leads No. 15 Villanova against Saint John's (NY) after 24-point game
No. 15 Villanova visits the Saint John's (NY) Red Storm after Eric Dixon scored 24 points in the Wildcats' 85-74 victory against the UConn HuskiesFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to be a GTD Gillespie (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against St. John's, Eugene Rapay of The Journal News reports.
Impact Gillespie had to be helped off the court in last Saturday's win over UConn. It didn't look good, but the suggestion that he will be a game-time decision means this shouldn't be a very long-term issue for the veteran point guard.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes 19 points in win Gillespie ended with 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Saturday's 85-74 win over UConn.
Impact Gillespie was one of four Wildcats to surpass 10 points in Saturday's victory. The senior has maintained incredible offensive production since the layoff, averaging 18.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists during 32.4 minutes over the last 11 games. Coming off a four-turnover and three-foul night against Marquette on Wednesday, he committed only one turnover and went without a foul in Saturday's win.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saint John's (NY) hosts No. 12 Villanova after Dixon's 24-point game
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dixon scores 24, No. 12 Villanova beats No. 17 UConn 85-74
Eric Dixon scored a career-high 24 points and Collin Gillespie scored 19 before he left with an injury as No. 12 Villanova beat No. 17 Connecticut 85-74FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
