Villanova dominated DePaul in a Big East matchup, leading 46-28 at halftime and extending the lead to 84-48 by the end. Hakim Hart and Eric Dixon led Villanova with 12 and 10 points respectively, while Da’Sean Nelson scored 7 points for DePaul. The game saw Villanova's impressive offensive performance, shooting 7-11 from 3PT and making 10 assists on 17 field goals. The crowd was described as lifeless, and the game was likened to an officiated pickup run. Former Roman Catholic star Hakim Hart scored 20 points for Villanova. The Wildcats' victory was characterized as a complete beatdown, with DePaul appearing overmatched and lifeless in the second half.
At the half: @step_basketball 26 @StRoseBoysBask 33 Villanova commit Matthew Hodge’s versatility, playmaking and scoring on display. 2025 G Bryan Ebeling shooting the ball well. Kentucky commit Boogie Fland leading the way for the Crusaders with 17 points
What should we make of Villanova this season? The Wildcats DOMINATE DePaul! AFTER DARK: https://t.co/aBk8A0CLVj https://t.co/4AEJX0WIj1
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Villanova beats DePaul 84-48. Complete beatdown as the Blue Demons looked overmatched and lifeless in the 2nd half.
Villanova rolling, up 84-46 against DePaul team in Big East. Former Roman Catholic star Hakim Hart had 20 for Cats, latest local to make name for himself on the Mainline.
Villanova up 60-34 on DePaul at U12 TO 2nd half. Crowd is completely lifeless for both sides and this game has devolved into an officiated pickup run. Nova’s offense continues to get pretty much whatever they want.
Villanova leads DePaul 46-28 at the half. Wildcats getting whatever they want offensively and shot 7-11 from 3PT. 10 assists on 17 made field goals. Hakim Hart (12 points) and Eric Dixon (10 points) lead Villanova while Da’Sean Nelson has 7 points for DePaul.
villanova knocking down threes in first half. target practice. cats lead depaul, 42-27, late first in chicago.
hakim hart has scored last 10 for villanova, who has taken a 16-11 lead over depaul.
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