Saint Joseph's Triumphs Over Villanova in Big 5 Classic Rematch
In a closely contested game, Saint Joseph's secured an 83-76 victory against Villanova, marking their second consecutive win in the Big 5 Classic series.
- Rasheer Fleming led Saint Joseph's with 19 points and five rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the Hawks' victory.
- Xzayvier Brown achieved a double-double with 18 points and a career-high 13 assists, contributing significantly to the Hawks' win.
- Villanova's Eric Dixon topped the scoring charts with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Jhamir Brickus added 22 points.
- Saint Joseph's executed a decisive 15-0 run in the second half, overturning a deficit to take a commanding lead.
- The Hawks' victory marked their first home win against Villanova since 2011, continuing their success from the previous year's matchup.
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