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Villanova takes on the Providence Friars after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 73-71 victory over the St. John's Red Storm.

Xavier heads to Villanova in Big East play Sunday. Sunday's game is the second meeting this season between the two teams. The Musketeers won the last matchup 69-63.

Madison Square Garden will host a showdown for the conference lead between St. John's and Creighton on Sunday.

Between the Hoosiers' winning tradition, home-court advantage, NIL war chest and administrative backing, the Indiana job is a ...

Xavier Musketeers (14-9, 6-6 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (13-10 ... Their opponents have averaged 71.2 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data ...

Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 on Wednesday night, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.

Xavier Musketeers (14-9, 6-6 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (13-10, 6-6 Big East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Zach Freemantle and Xavier visit Eric Dixon and Villanova on Sunday.

*Billed as $4 plus GST every four weeks. Offer only available to new and qualified returning subscribers. Cancel any time. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eric Dixon had 24 points in Villanova's 80-68 win ...