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Moore shines as ‘Nova downs La Salle to open Big 5 play, 83-72

Editor’s Note: Check back later, as this will be updated with a full recap.

The No. 22-ranked Villanova Wildcats started off the month of December with their first Big 5 win of the season. They beat the La Salle Explorers, 83-72, in former Villanova assistant Ashley Howard’s first return trip to campus as the Explorers’ head coach.

At first...

It was a slow start for the ‘Cats, who trailed the Explorers early on. A three by David Beatty, followed by a 1-for-2 trip to the free throw line for the La Salle junior, gave his team a 14-10 lead with 13:09 remaining in the first half.