PHILADELPHIA – Since joining the Big East Conference, Xavier's been unable to beat Villanova on the road.
The Musketeers (11-7, 3-2 Big East) have a shot to end that misery tonight (8:30 p.m., FS1).
Villanova (13-4, 4-0), currently on a five-game win streak, jumped back into the most recent AP Top-25 poll at No. 22.
Villanova 62, Xavier 52, 7:58 second half – After cutting it to 51-50 with 11 minutes left, Villanova's gone on an 11-2 run.
Xavier's hit three 3-pointers in the second half but Villanova has five.