Villanova 92, at Xavier 89

CINCINNATI (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless offensive execution and a refusal by either side to yield, the Villanova Wildcats outlasted the Xavier Musketeers 92-89 in overtime Tuesday night in a pivotal Big East Conference clash before a sold-out crowd of 9,439 at Cintas Center. The victory, Villanova’s fourth straight, improved the Wildcats to 21-5 overall and solidified their standing near the top of the conference. Xavier, which fought back from a late deficit to force the extra session, fell to 13-13, seeing its hopes for a marquee win slip away in the final minutes of overtime. The… Read more...