Overview
- Villanova controlled the glass 43-24, including 21 offensive rebounds that repeatedly extended possessions.
- Tyler Perkins led with 19 points on 6-for-9 shooting, hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.
- Acaden Lewis added 12 points, eight assists and five rebounds without a turnover, sparking a 16-3 run after halftime.
- Temple was outscored 30-9 from three-point range as its perimeter shooting faltered.
- The Wildcats improved to 6-1 and advanced to Saturday’s Big 5 Classic championship against Penn, a tournament they have yet to win.