Villanova, Providence and college basketball

Villanova visits the Providence Friars after Wooga Poplar scored 22 points in the Wildcats' 73-71 victory against the St. John's Red Storm.
Villanova aims to build upon the momentum of a signature Big East win when it returns to the road to start a two-game New England swing at Providence on Saturday night.
Xavier is just 2-7 on the road this season heading into Wednesday's matchup against Providence in Rhode Island.
Providence Friars (9-9, 3-4 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -8.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE ...
The Villanova Wildcats (11-7) will be happy to return home for the first time in nine days when they host the Providence Friars (9-9) on Friday night in a Big East battle. Villanova picked up ...