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Villanona beats Oklahoma State to reach championship game

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Defending national champion Villanova got its swagger back.

Eric Paschall had 22 points and Phil Booth added 20 as Villanova advanced to the AdvoCare Invitational championship game by beating Oklahoma State 77-58 on Friday.

The Wildcats, who made a tournament-record 16 3-pointers, will play either No. 14 Florida State or No. 19 LSU on Sunday.

"Just a good next step for us," Villanova coach Jay Wright said.

Villanova (4-2) stopped a two-game skid by beating Canisius 82-56 in Thursday's first round.

"They play with a champion mindset," Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton said.