Villanova broke the DePaul press and took advantage of some easy shots to down the Blue Demons of DePaul, 87-71 — their first win of the Big East season. Villanova took the lead on the first possession on an old-fashioned three-point play by Mouphtaou Yarou. The ‘Cats held on, going to 10-0 by the first...
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While the Wildcats were imploding against South Florida on Thursday, the thought came to mind, “What if they don’t win a Big East game?” Villanova is 0-3 in Big East play for the first time since 1980-81, the program’s first in the conference. That team finished 8-6 in the conference and tied for third...
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DePaul used a 14-1 streak in the first half to give them a solid lead that lasted through most of the game, but Villanova behind a career-high 34 points from senior Corey Fisher refused to give up. The senior point guard hit a game tying 3-pointer in the waning seconds of regulation to tie...
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If you’re watching Saturday’s basketball game between Villanova and DePaul, feel free to join in the discussion. Tipoff is at 12p ET. Villanova @ DePaul
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Commenter Main Line Mike put it briefly: “DePaul is beating Providence…and we lost to Providence…” Such is life in the Big East — no team is too bad to score an upset win, and it is key to maintain focus in every game, regardless of whether an opponent is considered inferior. DePaul has been...
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After a short hiatus from the Q&A game, we return to the discussion with a few questions for the DePaul blog, Blue Demon’s Lair. Jonathan was kind enough to answer my questions for me this week, and like a true Chicagoan, he was brutally honest. I answered questions for John Templeton of Chicago College...
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Update: Saturday, February 19 (Game Results). With the Cat’s 77-75 victory at DePaul, we congratulate five VU Hoops readers who took medals in this round. Gold Medals: Simple’07 (80-74) and Mouph Man (81-75), earning 5.0 points each; Silver Medals: mj (76-69) and Old School (75-70) earning 3.0 points each; Bronze Medal: The Chameleon (79-69) earning 1.0...
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#6 Villanova (13-1, 2-0) got 21 from Senior Scottie Reynolds to defeat DePaul 99-72 tonight from the Pavilion. Freshman Maalik Wayns added 18 as the Wildcats opened up a 25-point lead at the half and never looked back. ‘Nova shot 55.4% from the floor (36-65) including 10-25 from distance (40%). The Wildcats out-rebounded the...
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Today at 8pm, the Villanova Wildcats will take to the Pavilion hardwood to face the DePaul Blue Demons (which may or may not be a rip off of Duke’s nickname). The game will be broadcast locally in Philadelphia on WPHL (17) and will be feature Villanova basketball alumnus John Celestand providing color commentary. America’s...
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Want an opportunity to get a ticket to the difficult home games at The Pavilion? Villanova Fans are invited to purchase a Holiday Gift Package which includes two (2) tickets to the January 6th Men’s Basketball game vs. DePaul at the Pavilion and one (1) “Attitude of a Champion” DVD for only $50. This...
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