Yahoo Sports: Villanova Uses Big Second Half to Get Past Upset-Minded La Salle The final season of Big 5 basketball begins tomorrow. La Salle Explorers (1-1) at Villanova Wildcats (1-1)Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, 7 p. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Villanova plays La Salle after Devin ...

Understanding the Context

Villanova takes on the La Salle Explorers after Devin Royal scored 22 points in Villanova's 95-66 victory against the Holy Cross Crusaders. Matt Hodge had 17 points and visiting Villanova never trailed in a 70-55 victory over La Salle on Wednesday night in Philadelphia in a Big 5 Classic Pod 1 contest. It was the Wildcats' 10th straight ... Led by Luigi Suigo's 19 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the La Salle Explorers 80-59 on Tuesday.

Key Insights

The Wildcats improved to 2-1 with the victory and the Explorers fell to 1-2. Luigi Suigo had 19 points in Villanova’s 80-59 victory over La Salle on Tuesday. Suigo had 12 rebounds and five assists for the Wildcats (2-1). Devin Royal scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds. Villanova Wildcats: VILLANOVA ADVANCES TO BIG 5 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WITH WIN AT LASALLE PHILADELPHIA – In women's Big 5 action on Tuesday evening, the Villanova Wildcats traveled to Philadelphia where they tallied a 66-54 win over the La Salle Explorers.

Final Thoughts

With the victory, Villanova ... The Philadelphia Inquirer: Luigi Suigo’s two-man game, La Salle’s on-ball defense, and more takeaways from Villanova’s win Luigi Suigo’s two-man game, La Salle’s on-ball defense, and more takeaways from Villanova’s win 247Sports.com: Temple to host La Salle, visit Villanova in Big 5 play Luigi Suigo collected 19 points and 12 rebounds to guide Villanova to an 80-59 home victory against La Salle on Tuesday.Suigo shot 8 of 12 from the field while adding five assists and two blocks for ...