Villanova Advances to Big East Quarterfinals Despite Sloppy Win Over Seton Hall

The Wildcats face UConn tonight after overcoming scoring droughts and turnovers in their tournament opener.

Villanova defeated Seton Hall 67-55 in the Big East tournament opening round, securing a spot in tonight's quarterfinal against UConn.
Eric Dixon, the nation’s leading scorer, had a scoreless first half due to foul trouble but scored all 19 of his points in the second half to lead Villanova to victory.
The Wildcats overcame a series of scoring droughts, including an eight-minute stretch in the first half, and committed 16 turnovers during the game.
Villanova's smaller lineup, featuring key contributions from Tyler Perkins and Wooga Poplar, could play a crucial role against UConn’s strong interior presence.
Villanova must win the Big East tournament to secure an NCAA Tournament bid, with tonight's matchup against UConn marking a pivotal step in their journey.