Villanova seeks better Big 5 results this year, starting vs. St. Joe's
Villanova had a rough Big 5 run last year, going 3-4 and finishing in fourth place.
The Wildcats will look to improve on that record this season, starting with a game against St. Joe's on Wednesday night.
Villanova is 6-0 on the season and ranked No. 13 in the country.
St. Joe's is 4-3 and coming off a loss to Penn.
The rivalry
The Villanova-St. Joe's rivalry is one of the most heated in the Big 5.
The two schools are located just a few miles apart, and their fans are passionate about their teams.
The game is always a sellout, and the atmosphere is electric.
The game
Villanova will be favored to win the game, but St. Joe's is always a tough opponent.
The Hawks have a good team this year, and they will be looking to upset the Wildcats.
The game is expected to be close, and it could go either way.
The outlook
Villanova is hoping to make a run at the Big 5 title this season.
The Wildcats have a good team, and they are playing with confidence.
St. Joe's will be a tough opponent, but Villanova should be able to win the game if they play their best.