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Villanova Upsets No. 12 Creighton in Overtime Thriller

Eric Dixon's Late 3-Pointer Seals Victory for Wildcats Despite Absence of Justin Moore

  • Villanova upset No. 12 Creighton 68-66 in overtime, with Eric Dixon scoring the decisive 3-pointer with 28 seconds left.
  • Creighton had led by double digits until midway through the second half, but Villanova rallied to tie the game and force overtime.
  • Eric Dixon was the star of the game, finishing with 32 points, while Trey Alexander scored all eight of Creighton’s points in overtime.
  • Villanova was without Justin Moore, their second-leading scorer, for a second consecutive game due to a knee injury.
  • Creighton missed two field-goal attempts and a free throw in the final 13 seconds of overtime.
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