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Connecticut's Aaliyah Edwards (3) is pressured by Creighton's Tatum Rembao (2), Carly Bachelor (22) and Molly Mogensen (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 17 Xavier rallies to defeat Creighton 80-73

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 15, 2022 02:39 PM EST

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Villanova Wildcats at Xavier Musketeers 1/12/2022

Jan. 12, 2022 09:44 PM EST

Xavier's Colby Jones (3) blocks a shot by Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 14 Villanova holds off No. 17 Xavier, 64-60

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 12, 2022 09:11 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore, left, shoots against DePaul guard Javon Freeman-Liberty during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Gillespie has 28, lifts No. 19 Villanova over DePaul 79-64

By Gavin Good Jan. 08, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) is fouled by Creighton guard Trey Alexander (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Moore, Samuels lead No. 19 Villanova to rout of Creighton

By Aaron Bracy Jan. 05, 2022 11:05 PM EST

Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) falls to the court in front of Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 22 Villanova edges short-handed No. 15 Seton Hall 73-67

By Tom Canavan Jan. 01, 2022 04:47 PM EST

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving watches the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Villanova and Seton Hall on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
LA Clippers at Brooklyn Nets 1/1/2022

Jan. 01, 2022 03:20 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Villanova Wildcats at Seton Hall Pirates 1/1/2022

Jan. 01, 2022 03:06 PM EST

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)
Moore, Daniels lead No. 23 Villanova past No. 18 Xavier

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 21, 2021 09:11 PM EST

Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua (23) celebrates in the second half against Oregon during an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona rises to No. 6

By Dave Skretta Dec. 20, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Villanova's Jermaine Samuels (23) defends against Creighton's Alex O'Connell (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Creighton finishes strong, knocks off No. 9 Villanova 79-59

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Creighton junior Nathan Marquardt waits to lead the basketball team onto the court with the Blue Crew before playing against Villanova in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Villanova Wildcats at Creighton Bluejays 12/17/2021

Dec. 17, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Fans gather on the court after Rutgers defeated Purdue 70-68 during an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Baylor becomes fourth No. 1 in last 4 weeks in AP Top 25

By Dave Skretta Dec. 13, 2021 11:59 AM EST

Baylor forward Jeremy Sochan (1) reaches for the ball in front of teammate forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, left, and Villanova forward Eric Dixon, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 2 Baylor primed for top after 57-36 win over No. 6 Nova

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 12, 2021 05:33 PM EST

ABC/ESPN basketball analyst Dick Vitale waves to the crowd prior to an NCAA college basketball game between Baylor and Villanova, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
Villanova Wildcats at Baylor Bears 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 03:52 PM EST

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) shoots over Villanova forward Brandon Slater during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 6 Villanova tops Syracuse 67-53 with Baylor on deck

By Dan Gelston Dec. 08, 2021 12:10 AM EST

Arizona's Bennedict Mathurin (0) dunks against Oregon State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Arizona won 90-65. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
LSU moves up to No. 2 in NET rankings with undefeated start

By John Marshall Dec. 07, 2021 02:25 AM EST

Villanova's Justin Moore (5) goes up for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Joseph's, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie, Moore lead No. 6 Villanova past Saint Joe's 81-52

By Aaron Bracy Dec. 04, 2021 02:21 PM EST

Saint Joseph's Erik Reynolds II, right, tries to get past Villanova's Collin Gillespie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks at Villanova Wildcats 12/4/2021

Dec. 04, 2021 12:52 PM EST

Villanova's Caleb Daniels, right, goes up for a shot against Pennsylvania's Lucas Monroe during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
No. 6 Villanova tops Penn 71-56 at Palestra for Big 5 win

By Dan Gelston Dec. 01, 2021 09:05 PM EST