Moore, Daniels lead No. 23 Villanova past No. 18 Xavier
Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Dec. 21, 2021 08:04 PM EST
Villanova forward Eric Dixon (43) grabs a rebound away from Xavier's Adam Kunkel (5) and Colby Jones (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova forward Eric Dixon (43) grabs a rebound away from Xavier's Adam Kunkel (5) and Colby Jones (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Dec. 21, 2021 08:04 PM EST
Xavier head coach Travis Steele shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Xavier head coach Travis Steele shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Dec. 21, 2021 08:06 PM EST
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) releases a 3-point shot over Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) releases a 3-point shot over Xavier forward Zach Freemantle (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Dec. 21, 2021 07:51 PM EST
Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) is fouled by Xavier forward Jerome Hunter (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) is fouled by Xavier forward Jerome Hunter (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Dec. 21, 2021 08:05 PM EST
Villanova guard Caleb Daniels (14) moves past Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Villanova guard Caleb Daniels (14) moves past Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Dec. 21, 2021 07:51 PM EST
Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) gestures after making a shot during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) gestures after making a shot during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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