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Villanova Wildcats Open Big 5 Slate vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks

'Nova aims to Improve upon Last Season's Results

Villanova opens its 2023 Big 5 schedule with a home game against Saint Joseph's on Wednesday, January 18. The Wildcats are looking to improve upon their 3-3 record in the Big 5 last season. Villanova finished with a 16-15 overall record in 2022-23, falling in the first round of the NIT.

Key Players to Watch

Brandon Slater, a senior guard, led Villanova in scoring (14.6 ppg) and rebounding (6.4 rpg) last season.
Mark Armstrong, a junior guard, averaged 10.8 ppg and 4.4 rpg last year.
Cam Whitmore, a highly touted freshman forward, is expected to make an immediate impact for the Wildcats.

Saint Joseph's finished 14-16 overall and 4-2 in the Big 5 last season. The Hawks are led by senior guard Erik Reynolds II, who averaged 15.5 ppg last year.

The Big 5 is a round-robin series of games between five Philadelphia-area schools: Villanova, Saint Joseph's, Penn, Temple, and La Salle. The series has been played since 1955, and Villanova has won the most championships (29).

The Wildcats are hoping to make a statement in their Big 5 opener against Saint Joseph's. A win would give Villanova a boost of confidence heading into the rest of conference play.