Overview
- Duke Brennan posted 20 points and 13 rebounds, tying Villanova’s all-time double-double record at 14, according to Yahoo Sports.
- Freshman Acaden Lewis delivered 14 points with a season-high 12 assists against just one turnover for his first double-double.
- Devin Askew nearly had a triple-double with 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while Tyler Perkins’ back-to-back threes ignited an 11-0 run that restored control.
- Villanova shot 56.5% and strung together decisive bursts, including a 14-0 jolt and a 15-2 push that built a cushion the Wildcats never lost.
- Xavier played without leading scorer Tre Carroll because of a hip injury and now heads to a Big East first-round game Wednesday after finishing 14-17 (6-14).