Eric Dixon's 32-Point Surge Keeps Villanova's NCAA Hopes Alive in Win Over Seton Hall
Villanova rallied from a 13-point deficit to claim a critical victory, with Dixon's dominant performance leading the way.
- Villanova overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat Seton Hall 59-54, bolstering their slim NCAA Tournament hopes.
- Eric Dixon scored 32 points, including 25 in the second half, and recorded 10 rebounds, marking his fourth 30-point game of the season.
- The Wildcats' defense held Seton Hall scoreless for over nine minutes in the second half, enabling a 17-0 run that shifted the game's momentum.
- Villanova, currently sixth in the Big East standings, remains on the edge of the NCAA Tournament bubble and must perform strongly in the Big East Tournament to secure a bid.
- Dixon, the NCAA's leading scorer with 23.3 points per game, has not been included in Wooden Award discussions despite his standout individual season.