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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 04: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats looks on during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on January 4, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Butler defeated Villanova 66-58. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 04: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats looks on during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on January 4, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Butler defeated Villanova 66-58. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Xavier vs. Villanova: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction

David KenyonJan 10, 2017

Villanova 79, Xavier 54—Final

The No. 3 Villanova Wildcats recovered from a slow start to shred the No. 15 Xavier Musketeers 79-54 Tuesday night.

Five players reached the double-digit scoring mark for the Wildcats, including 20-point efforts from both Kris Jenkins and Josh Hart. As a team, Villanova (16-1) shot 53.8 percent from the floor.

Xavier (13-3) knocked down five of its first 10 three-point attempts, taking a 24-16 lead. However, the Musketeers misfired on 21 of their next 22 long-range shots in the loss.

Bleacher Report provided live scoring updates, highlights and reactions throughout the Big East Conference tilt.

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