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25 points in tourney loss Poplar had 25 points (10-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 73-56 loss to UConn.

Impact Poplar produced a huge performance even amidst an eventual loss, scoring the most points on the court and a season high. The senior guard stepped up where his teammates couldn't, as he was the only player who scored more than 10 points. Though Villanova's chances to make the tournament are now slim to none, but Poplar could see some action in an NIT Tournament coming up.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

UConn uses late run to beat Villanova 73-56 in Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinal

Alex Karaban scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half to help Connecticut rally for a 73-56 victory over Villanova in a Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinal at Madison...

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UConn takes on Villanova in Big East Tournament

The UConn Huskies play the Villanova Wildcats in the Big East Tournament

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Dixon's 19 help Villanova knock off Seton Hall 67-55 in Big East Conference Tournament first round

Eric Dixon scored all 19 of his points in the second half to help sixth-seeded Villanova beat No. 11 seed Seton Hall 67-55 in the first round of the Big East Conference Tournament

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Villanova Wildcats play in Big East Tournament against the Seton Hall Pirates

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Dixon scores 34, Villanova takes down Butler 80-70

The Villanova Wildcats defeated the Butler Bulldogs 80-70 on Saturday led by Eric Dixon's 34 points

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dixon leads Villanova against Butler

Villanova plays the Butler Bulldogs after Eric Dixon scored 32 points in Villanova's 59-54 win against the Seton Hall Pirates

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive in defeat Poplar chipped in 19 points (7-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 66-59 loss to UConn.

Impact It's been a stellar four-game run for Poplar, who is averaging 20.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals over that span. Villanova is just 2-2 in that stretch, but it also includes resume-building victories over St. John's and Xavier. Poplar and the Wildcats will face another tournament time when Marquette comes to visit Friday night.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Booms as a starter Poplar closed Saturday's 62-60 loss to Creighton with 24 points (10-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and five steals across 25 minutes.

Impact Poplar came off the bench last week against Marquette after he was ejected in the previous contest. Not only do things appear to be back to normal for the Miami transfer, but he was able to log a season-best scoring total Saturday, albeit in defeat. Next up is a soft road matchup against DePaul on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Poplar is in the starting five for Saturday's matchup against Creighton.

Impact Poplar will return to the starting five as Villanova returns home against Creighton. The senior guard played off the bench in the Wildcats' most recent loss to Marquette, which succeeded an ejection in the previous game when he threw a punch versus Georgetown. He's averaging 13.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists on 30 minutes per game across 21 games (19 starts) this season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from starting five Poplar won't start against Marquette on Friday night.

Impact Poplar had started all but one game for Villanova up to this point, but he'll come off the bench in the first game since he was ejected for throwing a punch against Georgetown. He's replaced by Tyler Perkins in the starting five.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected in loss Poplar was ejected during Monday's loss to Georgetown after recording three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-0 FT) and one turnover across eight minutes.

Impact Poplar was ejected near the midway point of the first half after throwing a punch in the direction of Thomas Sorber. He's expected to return to the starting lineup Friday as Villanova travels to take on Marquette.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Continues scoring tear over UConn Poplar finished with 18 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 68-66 win over UConn.

Impact Poplar has been on a roll as of late, scoring double-digit points in seven of Nova's last eight games, and 17 or more in all but two of those matchups. The senior guard's efforts were no different against a tough Huskies squad, as he popped three shots behind the arc and ended with 18 points in the eventual two-point victory margin. If he continues to play like he's been playing alongside star forward Eric Dixon, the Wildcats could be a legit Big East contender moving forward.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double against Bearcats Poplar closed Tuesday's 68-60 win over Cincinnati with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes.

Impact Poplar has found himself in a consistent starting role now for the Wildcats, and fifth 30-plus minute game against Cincinnati reflected some dynamic playmaking abilities. This outing marked his second double-double of the season, and he tied his season-high of 10 rebounds. He's averaging 12.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals across eight games (seven starts) this year.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Poplar is starting for Villanova on Sunday against Maryland.

Impact Poplar started the Wildcats' first five games this year before coming off the bench and scoring 19 points in Tuesday's win over Penn. After playing three seasons at Miami, Poplar is averaging 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds across 31.2 minutes in his first year with Villanova.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE