Villanova, who started its first week of the 2022 season with a win over Mount St. Mary’s and overtime loss at #2 UCLA on late Friday Night, have dropped to #5 in the newest AP Poll released on Monday.
Gonzaga, UCLA, and Kansas remain the nation’s Top 3. The Michigan Wolverines jumped two spots ahead of ‘Nova into the #4 spot to round out the Top 5.
The BIG EAST is also represented by UConn at #23 in the Poll; Xavier, Seton Hall, and St. John’s are receiving votes.
Villanova next plays on Tuesday when they host Howard (FS2).