The Wildcats (12-10, 5-6 Big East) will need a major late-season push over their final nine games to get back into the NCAA ...

Xavier dropped to 1-9 in Quadrant 1 contests this season after a loss to Villanova Sunday at Wells Fargo Center.

Analyzing Sunday’s Xavier at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

and they are looking to stake a shot at the conference's potential fifth berth in the NCAA Tournament. A second one-possession loss in three games, however, set back Villanova's season.

When Xavier meets Villanova on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia, the winner will move into sole possession of fifth place in the Big East and gain some stability for a narrowing postseason path.

For now, Xavier's final quadrant-1 opportunity of the regular season is Sunday against Villanova at Wells Fargo Center in ...

Xavier knocked off Georgetown 74-69 Tuesday night. Villanova snapped a 3-game losing streak with a win over DePaul in Chicago ...

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The Wells Fargo Center, the home of the Philadelphia 76ers, can seat over 20,000 fans for NBA and college basketball games. Teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble, like Xavier and Villanova ...