VU Hoops · Nov 17, 2021
Villanova hangs 100 in bounce-back win over Howard
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports After a tough OT loss on Friday, No. 5 Villanova responded in a 100-81 win over the visiting Howard Bison.
It was a shootout between both teams, until Villanova pulled away in the second half and held on for the win.
In the win, the Wildcats were led by senior Brandon Slater, who had 23 points on 75% shooting from the field, including a perfect 4-for-4 clip from long range, in an impressive performance. Senior Collin Gillespie also had a great game, putting up 21 points and going 5-of-12 from beyond the arc. Justin Moore chipped in 16 points, while Jermaine Samuels added 11 points on 3-of-3 shooting with four assists.