- Matchup: Villanova Wildcats vs Xavier Musketeers
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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Catch the action as the Xavier Musketeers (13-12) seek victory against the Villanova Wildcats (20-5) at the Cintas Center this Tuesday.
In their latest clash, the Villanova Wildcats secured a win over Creighton with an 80-69 scoreline. Villanova boasted a field goal percentage of 46.2% (30 of 65) and made 6 of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, the Wildcats achieved a free throw percentage of 73.7% by converting 14 of 19 attempts. They dominated the boards with 38 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones, and recorded 14 assists, while forcing 11 turnovers from Creighton. Defensively, Villanova allowed Creighton to shoot 41.5% from the floor, with 27 of 65 attempts landing. Creighton finished with 37 rebounds (12 offensive, 25 defensive) but did not register a block. They managed a 58.3% free throw rate, hitting 7 of 12, and connected on 8 of 27 three-point attempts, while the Wildcats incurred 16 personal fouls in contrast to Creighton’s 15.
Duke Brennan was a standout player in this matchup, shooting an impressive 88.9% from the field while contributing 2 assists. He played for 32 minutes, grabbing 12 rebounds and scoring 21 points on 8 of 9 shooting.
Overall, the Villanova Wildcats hold a season record of 20-5. They average 77.8 points per game (139th in Division 1), with a shooting percentage of 46.0% from the field. Villanova excels in three-point shooting, hitting 36.2% of attempts (246 of 679), and converts 69.1% from the free throw line. The Wildcats grab approximately 35.6 rebounds per game and have a total of 379 assists this season, ranking them 147th in terms of assists per game. They average 10.2 turnovers and commit 16.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, Villanova compels opponents to make 12.6 turnovers per game while drawing 17.0 fouls. They restrict opponents to 33.5% shooting from behind the arc and rank 68th nationally in points allowed per game at 69.1. The Wildcats permit a field goal percentage of 44.1% (630 out of 1,429) and average 34.0 rebounds per game. They rank 98th in allowing assists, having surrendered 321 this season.
In their previous matchup, the Xavier Musketeers triumphed with a 96-88 victory over Marquette. Xavier allowed Marquette to snag 32 rebounds (9 offensive) while shooting 32.0% from three-point range (8 of 25) and 72.7% at the free throw line (8 of 11). The Musketeers permitted Marquette to convert 36 out of 70 shots, resulting in a 51.4% field goal percentage. For their own shooting, Xavier managed 31 of 67 attempts (46.3%) and struck 16 of 34 shots from distance (47.1%). Additionally, they secured 18 free throws, showcasing an 85.7% success rate. Marquette committed 15 personal fouls, sending the Musketeers to the free throw line 21 times. Xavier tallied 34 total rebounds, including 24 defensive and 10 offensive boards.
Key player Jovan Milicevic excelled for the Musketeers, hitting 8 of 13 shots for a field goal percentage of 61.5%, and contributing 5 rebounds. He scored 23 points during his 32 minutes on the court but did not register any assists.
Xavier holds a season record of 13-12. The Musketeers average 17.9 fouls per game and convert 70.7% of free throw attempts. They distribute an impressive 17.9 assists per game (19th in the nation) and turn over the ball 10.1 times. This season, Xavier has scored 1,944 points (77.8 points per game) and averages 34.8 rebounds per game, shooting 43.8% from the field, which ranks 269th nationally.
Defensively, Xavier allows 34.1% shooting from three-point range (182 of 534) while opponents convert 68.6% of their free throw attempts. They surrender 18.4 assists and 38.4 rebounds per game, ranking them 363rd and 343rd respectively in college basketball. The Musketeers rank 301st in points allowed per game, averaging 78.5, while forcing 12.0 turnovers and allowing teams to shoot 47.0% from the field (ranked 318th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Take Xavier and the under on total points
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