No. 3 Villanova Escapes Palestra With Win Over Big 5 Rival St. Joe’s

Reynolds also totaled five assists and four steals, though had six turnovers. Taylor King made 4-of-8 three-pointers, ending with 20 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (9-0), who were coming off a win at Maryland on Sunday.

Villanova held an advantage throughout the second half, with the lead at times reaching double-digits. But the Hawks never let the game totally slip away, and with a little over six minutes to play, Govens made two free throws and Jones followed with a three to bring Saint Joseph’s within 73-67.