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Villanova Defeats NJIT 91-54 - Recap

Villanova blew out NJIT on Friday, running up the score in a 91-54 win at Finneran Pavilion.

Villanova got 22 points from Eric Dixon and another 12 points from Wooga Poplar. Wooga Poplar contributed 4 assists, while Eric Dixon cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

NJIT got a 12-point performance from Tim Moore Jr., who was supported by 12 points from Tariq Francis. Sebastian Robinson had 6 assists in a losing cause for NJIT, while Tariq Francis grabbed 4 rebounds.

Villanova was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Villanova won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-15.

Villanova heads into a battle against Saint Joseph's. NJIT, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola-Maryland.