MBB Minute – Third-ranked Villanova knocked off Arizona State late Thanksgiving night to cap a 3-0 day for BIG EAST teams and push the overall conference record to 11-0.
The Wildcats, ranked No. 3 in both national polls, beat the 18th-ranked Sun Devils 83-74 to win the Empire Classic, which was played at Mohegan Sun Arena. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl led the winning effort with a career-high 28 points and eight rebounds and was named Tournament MVP. Justin Moore added 12 points and 12 rebounds. A strong collective defensive effort held ASU all-America candidate Remy Martin to five points.