Struggling ‘Nova Faces Surging Xavier, Top Teams Clash In AAC This Weekend

By Steve Silverman
Saturday, Feb. 17
No. 3 Villanova (23-3, 10-3) at No. 4 Xavier (14-3, 12-2), 4:30 p.m. ET, Fox
What’s going on with Villanova? The Wildcats were the No. 1 team throughout the majority of the season, but they have dropped two of their last three games, including a 76-71 defeat at Providence Wednesday night.
Jay Wright’s team should be razor sharp at this point in the year, and they should be able to handle a tough road game against a hard-trying team that can’