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Big 5 announces award winners

Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) – The Big 5 released its annual men’s basketball awards on Monday, with Temple, La Salle and Villanova garnering the most prolific awards. Temple’s Khalif Wyatt was named the Big 5 Player of the Year after leading his … Continue reading

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Galloway, Wyatt, Yarou headed to Portsmouth

Andrew Albert (@andrewjalbert01) – What has been a highly successful season for La Salle guard Ramon Galloway continued this past week. The senior was selected to play in the Portsmouth Invitational, which will take place from April 10-13 in Portsmouth, Virginia. … Continue reading

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2012-13 Postseason Capsules: Villanova Wildcats

Andy Edwards (@DLNAndyEdwards) – Villanova Record: 20-14 (10-8 Big East); lost to No. 8 North Carolina in NCAA second round The skinny: The young Wildcats experienced the kind of up-and-down season that most inexperienced teams produce. Ultimately, Villanova’s 2012-13 campaign … Continue reading

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Villanova excited for NCAA tournament

John Iatesta (@JohnIatesta) – Last year Villanova was on the outside looking in during the selection show. This year senior forward Mouphtaou Yarou was relishing the chance to play in the tournament in his final year. The Wildcats were the … Continue reading

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Villanova beats St. John’s, secures spot in NCAA Tournament

Kevin Doyle (@KLDoyle11) – According to the countless NCAA Tournament bracket projections circulating, Villanova looked to be safely in after the conclusion of the regular season. Philadelphia’s own Joe Lunardi has the Wildcats penciled in as a #10 in his … Continue reading

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Villanova gets statement win, topples No. 5 Georgetown

Andrew Koob (@AndrewKoob) – With under five minutes to play and the Villanova Wildcats holding onto an eight-point lead against the 5th-ranked Georgetown Hoyas, the fans rose to their feet and cheered, knowing their team had the chance to pull off … Continue reading

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Robinson’s big shots help Pitt overcome ‘Nova

Jasper Wilson (@wilson_jasper) – Overcoming a first half and game more generally hampered by an abundance of fouls and offensive troubles, Pitt and Villanova played to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday. In a game in which the lead was always … Continue reading

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Villanova tops UConn for crucial road win

Andy Edwards (@DLNAndyEdwards) – Villanova came into Saturday’s game at Connecticut sitting squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble, in dire need of a quality road victory. Thanks to their freshman phenom and 40 minutes of dirty work, the Wildcats got … Continue reading

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Wildcats look for crucial road win at UConn

Andy Edwards (@DLNAndyEdwards) – Villanova is fighting for its NCAA Tournament life. Connecticut has nothing to play for but pride. You never would have known it from their most recent games. While the Wildcats (15-10, 6-6 Big East) limp into … Continue reading

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Villanova looks for sweep of South Florida

Andy Edwards (@DLNAndyEdwards) – Ryan Arcidiacono insists Villanova wasn’t in desperation mode when it shot 60 percent from the field and threatened to hang 100 points on DePaul in a Tuesday night romp. Nor were the Wildcats playing with a … Continue reading

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