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Recap - Villanova Defeats Saint Joseph's 71-64
Villanova got 19 points from Brandon Slater en route to a 71-64 victory over Saint Joseph's on Saturday at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena.
Villanova won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -13.0-point spread.
Villanova got 16 points from Eric Dixon and another 14 points from Chris Arcidiacono. Caleb Daniels contributed 5 assists, while Eric Dixon cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Saint Joseph's got a 27-point performance from Erik Reynolds II, who was supported by 14 points from Lynn Greer III. Lynn Greer III had 6 assists in a losing cause for Saint Joseph's, while Kacper Klaczek grabbed 6 rebounds.
Villanova trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Villanova won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-24.
Villanova heads into a battle against St. John's. Saint Joseph's, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacred Heart.