PHILADELPHIA -- Villanova will attempt to win its 23rd consecutive Big 5 game when it battles La Salle on Saturday afternoon at the Palestra.
The No. 23-ranked Wildcats haven't lost a Big 5 game since falling to Temple on Dec. 5, 2012. The Big 5 also comprises Penn and Saint Joseph's.
Villanova (5-2) climbed back into the Top 25 after dropping out last week following home losses to Michigan and Furman.
La Salle is still winless at 0-7.
Villanova defeated Canisius, Oklahoma State and then-No. 14 Florida State 66-60 to capture the AdvoCare Invitational in Orlando, Fla.