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Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) attempts a 3-point shot over Mount St. Mary's guard Deandre Thomas (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 4 Villanova routs Mount St. Mary's in opener, 91-51

By Dan Gelston Nov. 09, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Gonzaga's Drew Timme goes to the basket during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Gonzaga and Baylor to face off in rare top-2 meeting

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2020 02:23 AM EST

FILE - Virginia head coach Tony Bennett directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Charlottesville, Va., in this Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, file photo. Virginia will begin the college basketball season at No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.(AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2020 12:01 PM EST

Marquette's Markus Howard reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 win over No. 10 Villanova

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 04, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) tries to save the ball before falling out of bounds during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Gillespie leads No. 10 Nova past Xavier in Big East opener

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 30, 2019 08:48 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels, right, goes up for a shot against Marquette's Matt Heldt, left, and Joey Hauser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Samuels scores 29, Villanova beats No. 10 Marquette 67-61

By Dan Gelston Feb. 27, 2019 11:46 PM EST