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Texas Falls 68-64 Against Villanova - Game Recap
Villanova got 19 points from Justin Moore as they ran past Texas 68-64 on Sunday at Frank Erwin Special Events Center.
Bettors who backed Villanova were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks.
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 19 points for Villanova and Collin Gillespie chipped in with 12 points. Collin Gillespie had 3 assists for them, while Jermaine Samuels was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Texas got 17 points from Courtney Ramey in a losing cause and another 17 points from Matt Coleman III. Matt Coleman III contributed 3 assists for them, while Jericho Sims had 6 rebounds.
Villanova led at halftime, 32-31.
Texas had a 32-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Villanova takes its act on the road to face Georgetown University looking for another win. For Texas, they head home to face Texas State.