ncaab Game Recap
Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars Wrap - Villanova Wins 71-60
Villanova got 15 points from Justin Moore en route to a 71-60 victory over Providence on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Bettors who backed Villanova were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Eric Dixon had 11 points for Villanova and Mark Armstrong chipped in with 10 points. Mark Armstrong had 5 assists for them, while Tyler Burton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Providence got 16 points from Josh Oduro in a losing cause and another 13 points from Devin Carter. Rich Barron contributed 3 assists for them, while Devin Carter had 9 rebounds.
Villanova was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Providence won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 26-24.
Next game, Villanova takes its act on the road to face Seton Hall looking for another win. For Providence, they head on the road to face Georgetown University.