Villanova Secures Fifth Straight Win with 79-67 Victory Over Seton Hall

Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 25 points as Villanova opened Big East play on a strong note against the Pirates.

Villanova improved to 8-4 overall and 1-0 in Big East play with a 79-67 home victory over Seton Hall.
Eric Dixon, the nation’s leading scorer, led the Wildcats with 25 points and six rebounds, while Tyler Perkins added a season-high 17 points off the bench.
Villanova's efficient shooting, including 55.3% from the field and 81.8% from the free-throw line, contrasted with Seton Hall's struggles at 39% overall.
Isaiah Coleman paced Seton Hall with 22 points and nine rebounds, but the Pirates fell to 5-7 with the loss.
The Wildcats extended their win streak to five games and will next face Creighton, a Big East rival, on Saturday.