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How to Watch Villanova Wildcats Preview, Big East Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Villanova Wildcats have had a strong start to the 2019-2020 season, storming through the non-conference portion of their schedule with a 9-2 record and a ranking in the top 10. Now they look to back up that ranking with a strong performance in Big East play with stiff competition to be had up and down the conference the rest of the way.

Watch the Villanova Wildcats 2019-20 Season

Next game: @ Marquette, Jan. 4, 2:00 p.m. ET 

TV Channels: FOX, FS1

Streaming option for the season: fuboTV (watch for free)

Villanova’s performance in non-conference play has inspired confidence ahead of the Big East season, thanks primarily to the team’s win over the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in December. That 56-55 win saw Villanova hold the Jayhawks to 43 percent shooting for the game, slowing the No. 1 team in the nation down enough to be beaten by a late three-pointer by Jermaine Samuels. In conference play, bearing down on defense the way Villanova played against Kansas will take Jay Wright’s team a long way.

The theme of the season for this Villanova team has been balanced. Heading into the conference schedule, Villanova has five players averaging double figures. The leading scorer for this team is Colin Gillespie, but Saddiq Bey, Justin Moore, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and the aforementioned Samuels are all double-figure scorers for a team that has no problem sharing the basketball. With several players that can beat teams at any given time, it is no surprise that Villanova put together one of the best non-conference seasons in the Big East.

Villanova 2019-2020 Conference Schedule

All times ET

Sat. Jan. 4 @ Marquette, 2:00 p.m.

Tues. Jan. 7 @ Creighton, 9:00 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 11 vs. Georgetown, 12:00 p.m.

Tues. Jan. 14 vs. DePaul, 8:30 p.m.

Tues. Jan. 21 vs. Butler, 7:00 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 25 @ Providence, 1:00 p.m.

Tues. Jan. 28 @ St. John’s, 6:30 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 1 vs. Creighton, 12:00 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 5 @ Butler, 6:30 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 8 vs. Seton Hall, 2:30 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 12 vs. Marquette, 8:30 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 19 @ DePaul, 9:00 p.m.

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Ohio State’s blowout win over Villanova just got a lot more impressive

Ohio State blew out Villanova, and the Wildcats just defeated the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, helping boost that win on Ohio State’s resume.

The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated the Villanova Wildcats a few weeks ago. The mid-November game was the first one to put Ohio State on the map. They’ve since risen to No. 3 and are currently No. 5.

Back in that game, Ohio State led at halftime 40-22. It was dominant throughout that entire game, and it really wasn’t close at any point. Winning by 25, it was just a complete performance from the Buckeyes.

The Wildcats were then ranked No. 10. Now, entering today, they were sitting at No. 18 — all set to matchup with not Ohio State, but the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks.

With a drama-filled ending of 56-55, the Wildcats came out on top to knock off the No. 1 ranked team. Without a signature victory, ‘Nova needed this win to solidify itself as a top threat in the eyes of the public.

While building their reputation, Villanova also help Ohio State, who absolutely obliterated the Wildcats.

And, to go along with bolstering Ohio State’s resume, the Cats will now give the Buckeyes a chance to leap into the top spot with a win over Kentucky.

 

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Ohio State leapfrogs Nova, Kentucky in CBS Updated Top 25

The Ohio State Buckeyes, behind the play of a couple new freshman, and returning guys like Kaleb Wesson, are looking like a top ten team.

The Ohio State Buckeyes, behind the play of three four-star recruits and Kaleb Wesson, have entered into the nation’s college basketball top ten. They do so on the back of a dominant effort against Villanova.

The Buckeyes, who had one of their best-recruiting classes of the decade coming into this season, opened up the preseason at No. 18. Now at No. 16, the Buckeyes are looking at a promising jump in the AP Poll.

For now, we’ll take a look at the Thursday edition of the CBS Sports’ updated top 25.

They have Ohio State at No. 10, jumping both Villanova and the former top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats. However, in just a few short weeks, it’ll get its shot against the latter half of those programs.

CBS Sports’ columnist Gary Parrish had this to say on the Buckeyes impressive victory and terrific all-around start.

“OSU shot 60.0% from the field in Wednesday’s win over Villanova. Duane Washington was one of five Buckeyes to reach double-figures in points.”

Now 3-0, the Buckeyes are far past that concerning start against Cincinnati.

Also tallying a win over UMass Lowell, the Buckeyes entered their matchup with Nova confident with D.J. Carton starting to get acclimated to the speed of college basketball and Kaleb Wesson looking as dominant (and trimmed down) as ever.

Carton, Wesson and Washington Jr. led the Buckeyes against Nova, and it was an absolute show.

Now the Buckeyes will be preparing for Stetson this coming Monday. By then, we should officially be calling Ohio State a top-ten team one would think.