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Villanova Defeats Xavier 64-63 - Recap
Villanova got 25 points from Justin Moore en route to a 64-63 victory over Xavier on Tuesday at Cintas Center.
Bettors who backed Villanova were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Cam Whitmore had 11 points for Villanova and Caleb Daniels chipped in with 8 points. Eric Dixon had 4 assists for them, while Eric Dixon was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Xavier got a 17-point performance from Souley Boum, who was supported by 14 points from Jerome Hunter. Colby Jones had 7 assists in a losing cause for Xavier, while Jack Nunge grabbed 10 rebounds.
Villanova was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-24.
Villanova heads into a battle against Creighton. Xavier, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seton Hall.