US EditionBrennan, Lindsay Each Score 24 as Villanova Defeats Pitt 79-61
Duke Brennan scored 24 points with perfect shooting as Villanova improved to 6-0 at home, tying the historical series with Pitt at 33 wins each, AP said.
- On Saturday, Villanova Wildcats defeated Pitt 79-61 in VILLANOVA, Pa., with Brennan going 8-for-8 from the floor and Lindsay scoring 11 points.
- Each team traded the lead in the first half before a 12-0 run gave Villanova Wildcats control, and they held a 41-32 halftime advantage.
- Depth contributors included Nojus Indrusaitis, Cameron Corhen and Damarco Minor; Indrusaitis had 14 points while Corhen and Minor each scored 10, bolstering Villanova's depth.
- Looking ahead, Villanova travels to face Wisconsin on Friday while Pitt returns home to face Binghamton on Wednesday, with Wildcats now 8-2 overall and 6-0 at home.
- Receiving AP Poll votes, Villanova Wildcats gained national attention, and AP Top 25 updates will provide ongoing context for their season trajectory.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalDuke Brennan helps Villanova cruise past Pitt
Duke Brennan scored 24 points on 8-of-8 shooting to guide Villanova to a 79-61 home victory over Pitt on Saturday.
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Brennan, Lindsay each score 24 as Villanova defeats Pitt 79-61
Duke Brennan scored 24 points and was a perfect 8-for-8 shooting, Bryce Lindsay scored 24 points of his own, and Villanova cruised to a 79-61 win over Pitt on Saturday.
Winnipeg Free Press
The Washington PostBreaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Villanova Basketball Bounces Back With 79-61 Victory Over Pitt
On Saturday, Dec. 13, Christmas spirit decked the halls of Finneran Pavilion as Villanova men’s basketball defeated the University of Pittsburgh, 79-61, in its holiday-themed game. The victory marks the first meeting between the teams since 2013, when Pitt beat Villanova, 73-64, in overtime. Villanova (8-2) was led in scoring by senior forward Duke Brennan and sophomore guard Bryce Lindsay. The pair put up 24 points each against Pitt (5-6), a…
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