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Villanova to host Michigan in November rematch of NCAA final

ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Villanova will host Michigan in a rematch of the 2018 NCAA tournament final on Nov. 14 as part of the fourth annual Gavitt Tipoff Games.

The Gavitt Tipoff Games is an early-season series matching Big East programs against Big Ten schools. The event is named in honor of Big East founder Dave Gavitt.

This year's series will run from Nov. 13-16. The headliner is the rematch of Villanova's 79-62 NCAA championship game victory over Michigan.

Georgetown plays at Illinois and Wisconsin visits Xavier on Nov.