Villanova and St. John’s Set for Big East ClashNew York
Both teams bring strong momentum and standout performances into their first conference meeting of the season.
- Villanova has won eight of its last nine games, including a significant upset over No. 9 UConn earlier this week, led by Eric Dixon’s 23 points.
- St. John’s boasts a 10-0 home record and ranks sixth nationally in defensive efficiency under coach Rick Pitino’s leadership.
- Villanova’s offense, ranked 10th in efficiency, is powered by Eric Dixon, the nation’s leading scorer, and a supporting cast that has stepped up in recent games.
- St. John’s has struggled with three-point shooting in Big East play but compensates with aggressive rebounding, leading the conference in offensive boards.
- The game pits Villanova’s elite shooting and low turnover rate against St. John’s dominant defense, with both teams tied for second in the Big East standings.
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