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PHILADELPHIA -- Forward Omari Spellman is one of the most seasoned freshmen in the country and it is paying huge dividends for top-ranked Villanova.

Spellman could not compete in games last season because of an NCAA rule regarding his high school graduation period. Yet Spellman got into condition and spent time with his teammates last season, and he has started to flourish this season.

In Sunday's 92-76 win over Seton Hall, Spellman poured in 26 points, one shy of his career high. Spellman will look to build on that momentum when the Wildcats (22-1, 9-1 Big East) continue a four-game homestand with a battle against St.