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Villanova Edges USC to Reach College Basketball Crown Semifinals

Eric Dixon's dominant second half, including a decisive free throw, propels Wildcats past Trojans in a narrow 60-59 victory.

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USC head coach Eric Musselman, shown reacting to an official’s call during a Big Ten Tournament second-round loss to Purdue last month, saw his first season come to a close with their 60-59 loss to Villanova in the College Basketball Crown on Thursday night in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Overview

  • Eric Dixon scored 24 of his 28 points in the second half, including the game-winning free throw with 18 seconds remaining.
  • Villanova overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to secure the victory over USC, advancing to the tournament semifinals.
  • USC was without two key scorers, Wesley Yates III and Chibuzo Agbo, but saw standout performances from Saint Thomas and Rashaun Agee.
  • Saint Thomas led USC with 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Rashaun Agee contributed 22 points and seven rebounds.
  • Villanova will face UCF in the semifinals of the inaugural College Basketball Crown on Saturday in Las Vegas.