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Eric Dixon, Tyler Burton lead No. 22 Villanova past American 90-63 in opening night blowout

Eric Dixon and Tyler Burton each scored 15 points to lead No. 22 Villanova to a 90-63 win over American in their season opener

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores team-high 20 Dixon had 20 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and seven rebounds over 32 minutes during Thursday's 87-74 loss to Creighton.

Impact Dixon's busy scoring night wasn't enough for Villanova, and Villanova as a whole couldn't get a stop defensively. The junior showed significant evolution as a scorer this season, shooting 49.9 percent from the field en route to 15.5 points per game. Dixon connected on 38.7 percent of 4.1 threes per game, marking his first campaign with real three-point volume.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 Big Ten, Big East Tournament picks, long shots

FOX Sports' John Fanta gives his favorite Big Ten and Big East Tournament picks, including a couple of long-shot picks that could make some...

MARCH 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 Big Ten, Big East Tournament picks, long shots

Is Villanova peaking at right time? 'The fabric of our program is to fight'

With star Justin Moore rounding into shape, Villanova has won six of seven and is suddenly looking dangerous as the Big East tournament appr...

MARCH 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Is Villanova peaking at right time? 'The fabric of our program is to fight'

Villanova plays Seton Hall following Dixon's 31-point game

Villanova visits the Seton Hall Pirates after Eric Dixon scored 31 points in the Wildcats' 79-67 victory over the Creighton Bluejays

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Villanova's Eric Dixon dazzles with a career-high 31 points in 79-67 upset win over No. 19 Creighton

Villanova's Eric Dixon dazzles with a career-high 31 points in 79-67 upset win over No. 19 Creighton

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Eric Dixon fuels Villanova past No. 19 Creighton Eric Dixon recorded career highs with six made 3-pointers and 31 points to lift host Villanova to a 79-67 victory over No.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dixon leads Villanova past No. 19 Creighton 79-67

Eric Dixon scored 18 of his career-high 31 points in the first half, Cam Whitmore added 17 and Villanova defeated No. 19 Creighton 79-67

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Eric Dixon knocks down FOURTH 3-pointer in Villanova's dominating first-half performance against Creighton

Eric Dixon knocks down FOURTH 3-pointer in Villanova's dominating first-half performance against Creighton

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Detonates in win Dixon posted 31 points (11-15 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 79-67 win over Creighton.

Impact Notching the first 30-point game of his collegiate career, Dixon was unstoppable Saturday. The career-best scoring effort was propelled by raining in six threes -- uncharacteristic three-point volume for Dixon. Prior to Saturday's contest, Dixon had failed to hit a three in seven of his last 10 contests. He's a booming scorer, but regular contributions from beyond the arc can't be counted on.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dixon scores 19, Villanova defeats Seton Hall 58-54

Led by Eric Dixon's 19 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 58-54

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Big numbers in loss Dixon ended Saturday's 66-61 loss to Creighton with 20 points (7-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 36 minutes.

Impact Dixon launched a season-high 18 shot attempts, but he wasn't overly efficient and struggled from beyond the arc. Overall this season, Dixon is connecting on 33.8 percent of 3.3 three-point attempts per game, however he finds himself in a 3-of-18 slump from deep across his past nine games.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Dixon steals the ball from St. John's and Brandon Slater cashes in on the other end in Villanova's victory

Eric Dixon steals the ball from St. John's and Brandon Slater cashes in on the other end in Villanova's victory

JANUARY 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scoring barrage continues Dixon supplied 22 points (9-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 79-71 loss to Butler.

Impact Dixon is on a tear, racking up 63 points on 61.0 percent shooting over his last three games. While all three contests have been Villanova losses, Dixon's performance has been stable and he appears to be kicking into another gear offensively.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova's Eric Dixon DOMINATES in victory over St. John's

Villanova's Eric Dixon DOMINATES in victory over St. John's

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Dixon scores 18, Villanova defeats St. John's 78-63

Eric Dixon scored 18 points and Villanova won its Big East opener, defeating St. John’s 78-63 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Dixon scores 17 in Villanova's win over Delaware State

Eric Dixon’s 17 points helped Villanova defeat Delaware State 60-50

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Booms in opener Dixon supplied 20 points (8-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Monday's 81-68 victory over La Salle.

Impact Dixon led Villanova in scoring, while co-leading in assists without recording a turnover. The 6-foot-8 junior stuffed the stat sheet and is an integral part of Villanova's forward rotation.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good showing in VCU scrimmage Dixon and Caleb Daniels were the best players for the Wildcats in a scrimmage against VCU, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Dixon started all 38 games last year for Villanova and averaged 9.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest. There are a lot of changes coming this season for the Wildcats, most notably Kyle Neptune taking over for Jay Wright. Dixon could be in position to take another leap as a junior.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Moore could give Villanova boost with early return

If Justin Moore returns to Villanova in time for conference play, it will have a huge impact on the Big East, John Fanta writes.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Justin Moore could give Villanova boost with early return

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 14 Villanova

Villanova will face the new season without Jay Wright, but that talent is there for a No. 14 preseason ranking from John Fanta.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 14 Villanova

Kyle Neptune wants to lead Villanova the Wright way

What will the Kyle Neptune era look like at Villanova? A lot like the Jay Wright era, John Fanta writes.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Kyle Neptune wants to lead Villanova the Wright way

Villanova center Eric Dixon is in line for more Final Four minutes vs. Kansas The injury to Villanova's Justin Moore should open up more minutes for starting center Eric Dixon, a high school star at Abington

MARCH 30, 2022 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM

2022 NCAA Men’s Tournament Top Moments: 1-seeds Arizona, Gonzaga out

The first day of the men's Sweet 16 wrapped with top-seeded Gonzaga and Arizona both bowing out. Here are the top moments.

MARCH 25, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

2022 NCAA Men’s Tournament Top Moments: 1-seeds Arizona, Gonzaga out

Mike Sielski: Eric Dixon made sure he and Villanova headed to the Sweet 16 on a high note PITTSBURGH — Eric Dixon did not play the final 90 seconds of Villanova's 71-61 victory over Ohio State on Sunday, the victory that sent the...

MARCH 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM