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UConn sweeps AP individual Big East awards after regular-season title

Tristen Newton (player of the year), Cam Spencer (newcomer of the year) and Dan Hurley (coach of the year) gave UConn a sweep of the AP's to...

MARCH 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

UConn sweeps AP individual Big East awards after regular-season title

No. 10 Creighton Bluejays vs. Villanova Wildcats Highlights | CBB on FOX

No. 10 Creighton Bluejays vs. Villanova Wildcats Highlights | CBB on FOX

MARCH 9, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova rides 18-2 second-half run to win over Providence

Led by Justin Moore's 15 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Providence Friars 71-60 in Big East action on Saturday.

MARCH 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova rides 18-2 second-half run to win over Providence

Villanova Wildcats vs. Providence Friars Highlights | CBB on FOX

Villanova Wildcats vs. Providence Friars Highlights | CBB on FOX

MARCH 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Dixon leads Villanova against Providence after 22-point game

Villanova plays the Providence Friars after Eric Dixon scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 75-47 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas

MARCH 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Dixon scores 22 in Villanova's 75-47 win over Georgetown

Led by Eric Dixon's 22 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 75-47 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Returns to big scoring Dixon ended with 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 72-62 victory over Butler.

Impact Dixon boomed after entering Tuesday's contest averaging 13.5 points and 5.3 rebounds across his last four games. While his overall efficiency was mediocre, Tuesday marked his ninth game of the season with at least six free throw attempts. His 36.8 percent free-throw frequency is a career high for the senior.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dixon, Villanova push past Butler for third straight win Eric Dixon scored 22 points to lift host Villanova past Butler 72-62 on Tuesday.Dixon’s 3-pointer from the corner with 1:01 left gave the Wi...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Eric Dixon, Villanova push past Butler for third straight win Eric Dixon scored 22 points to lift host Villanova past Butler 72-62 on Tuesday.Dixon’s 3-pointer from the corner with 1:01 left gave the Wi...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Villanova defeats Providence 68-50 to snap a 5-game losing streak

Villanova snapped a five-game losing streak with a 68-50 win over Providence on Sunday, 68-50.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova defeats Providence 68-50 to snap a 5-game losing streak

Dixon scores 12, Villanova defeats Providence 68-50

Led by Eric Dixon's 12 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Providence Friars 68-50

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Dixon and Villanova host No. 9 Marquette

Villanova faces the No. 9 Marquette Golden Eagles after Eric Dixon scored 28 points in Villanova's 88-81 overtime loss to the Butler Bulldogs

JANUARY 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Co-stars in two-man show Dixon posted 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes during Monday's 87-74 loss to Marquette.

Impact Dixon and Mark Armstrong (24 points) led the offense on a night when Villanova connected on 42.4 percent of 33 three-point attempts. However, the Wildcats were gashed inside, allowing Marquette to shoot 75.0 percent percent from inside the arc. A portion of that blame falls on Dixon, although the team's 102.1 defensive rating with him on the court ranks in the 69th percentile overall this season.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Marquette surges down the stretch for 87-74 victory over Villanova

Dwayne Wade's pregame speech helped the 17th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles top Villanova.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

No. 17 Marquette surges down the stretch for 87-74 victory over Villanova

Dixon scores 24, Villanova takes down DePaul 94-69

Led by Eric Dixon's 24 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 94-69

JANUARY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

St. John's Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats Highlights | CBB on FOX

St. John's Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats Highlights | CBB on FOX

JANUARY 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova's Eric Dixon knocks down a buzzer-beater to trim St. John's lead heading into halftime

Villanova's Eric Dixon knocks down a buzzer-beater to trim St. John's lead heading into halftime

JANUARY 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Eric Dixon throws down a NASTY one-handed and-1 dunk to extend Villanova's lead over DePaul

Eric Dixon throws down a NASTY one-handed and-1 dunk to extend Villanova's lead over DePaul

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Eric Dixon hits go-ahead 3-pointer, scores 32 points in Villanova's 68-66 OT win over No. 12 Creighton

Eric Dixon scored 32 points and the go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds left in OT to help Villanova secure a 68-66 victory over No. 12 Creig...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Eric Dixon hits go-ahead 3-pointer, scores 32 points in Villanova's 68-66 OT win over No. 12 Creighton

Dixon hits go-ahead 3-pointer, scores 32 points in Villanova's 68-66 OT win over No. 12 Creighton

Eric Dixon made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds left in overtime to finish his 32-point night and Villanova held off No. 12 Creighton 68-66 on Wednesday in the Big East open...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Villanova's Eric Dixon lays it in to beat the buzzer, trimming Saint Joseph's lead

Villanova's Eric Dixon lays it in to beat the buzzer, trimming Saint Joseph's lead

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova's Eric Dixon muscles his way inside for the tough bucket plus the foul vs. Saint Joseph's

Villanova's Eric Dixon muscles his way inside for the tough bucket plus the foul vs. Saint Joseph's

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Redeems himself excellently Dixon logged 34 points (11-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal across his 37 minutes during Villanova's 83-81 win Thursday against North Carolina.

Impact Dixon logged fewer than 20 points across his two games during mid-November. However, his momentum changed with the 2023 Battle 4 Atlantis. Dixon scored 19 points against Texas Tech on Wednesday and followed it up with an excellent performance Thursday. Now, Dixon's 34 points is a career high for the undergraduate senior.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelms in loss Dixon registered 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and nine rebounds across 31 minutes during Monday's 76-72 loss to Penn.

Impact Dixon bounced back after a scoreless effort (0-3 FG) Friday, but it was ultimately not enough as Villanova was upset by Penn. Since posting four assists and one block in Villanova's season opener, Dixon has compiled zero supplemental stats outside of scoring and rebounding production.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Co-leads scoring in win Dixon finished with 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in 27 minutes during Monday's 90-63 victory over American University.

Impact Dixon matched the team high with 15 points. He represents the incumbent veteran joined by a cast of transfers to shore up Villanova's wing rotations. His ceiling will depend on how much Villanova's new cast steps up, but Dixon is a proven bucket after averaging 15.4 points on 49.2 percent shooting last season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE