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Live updates | Villanova leads Xavier 16-8 early in the first half

PHILADELPHIA – Since joining the Big East Conference, Xavier's been unable to beat Villanova on the road.

The Musketeers (11-7, 3-2 Big East) have a shot to end that misery tonight (8:30 p.m., FS1).

Villanova (13-4, 4-0), currently on a five-game win streak, jumped back into the most recent AP Top-25 poll at No. 22.

Villanova 16, Xavier 8, 14:11 first half – Villanova's 4 of 5 from beyond the arc to start this game.

The Wildcats have put together a 10-0 run in the last two minutes.