Seton Hall Pirates @ Villanova Wildcats
Eric Dixon scores 25 to lead Villanova past Seton Hall 79-67 in Big East opener
BRYN MAWR, Pa. -- — Eric Dixon scored 25 points to lead Villanova to a 79-67 victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night.
Dixon also had six rebounds for the Wildcats (8-4). Tyler Perkins scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Jordan Longino shot 3 of 6 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points.
The Pirates (5-7) were led by Isaiah Coleman with 22 points and nine rebounds. Dylan Addae-Wusu added 15 points and Chaunce Jenkins scored 14.
Villanova took the lead with 10:13 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Perkins led the Wildcats with 11 points in the first half to help put them up 37-29 at the break. Dixon scored 16 in the second half.
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Game Information
Villanova, PA

Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:Tony Chiazza
Referee:Clarence Armstrong

2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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