Depth Helps Wildcats Roll Past Rider 99-62

How it Happened

Villanova showed off its depth on Saturday night while cruising to a 99-62 triumph over Rider in a non-conference matchup before 6,501 at Finneran Pavilion. Five Wildcats scored in double figures on the night, led by

Devin Royal with 21 points. In his first Villanova start,

Kwame Evans, Jr., recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 boards.

Freshmen

Adam Oumiddoch (12 points) and

Carter Fisk (nine points and a steal) helped Nova overcome the loss of two rotation players. 7-3 center

Luigi Suigo sat out with right knee soreness and guard

Darryl Simmons II left the game with a leg injury in the first half and did not return to the contest.

Villanova limited Rider to 25-of-65…