![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Bey has already had four games in conference play where he nailed at least four shots from deep, including a 33 point performance against Georgetown where he hit eight three-pointers on ten attempts. The Maryland native’s shooting percentages have improved greatly despite his increased usage as a scorer, with his three-point shot being a key weapon for Villanova’s offense. 453 3P%Īfter contributing right away as a freshman last season, Saddiq Bey has improved his play across the board this season. Small Forward | 6-8, 220lb | Sidwell Friends HS | Largo, MD | Sophomoreġ5.0 PPG | 2.5 APG | 5.2 RPG | 0.8 SPG | 0.5 BPG | 1.4 TOV |. Head-to-Head: Saddiq Bey (NOVA) vs Sean McDermott (BUT)Ĭongrats to Saddiq Bey on being named to the Late Season Top 2️⃣0️⃣ Watch List! ? /9kxeC8peEG Senior guard Henry Baddley is questionable to play against Villanova as he is currently battling an undisclosed illness. Junior forward Christian David is out for the season after tearing his ACL against Villanova. Junior guard Campbell Donovan is out for the season after tearing his ACL early in the season. Junior guard Aaron Thompson is listed as questionable with a wrist injury suffered against Villanova earlier in the season. Villanova Roster Notesįreshman guard Bryan Antoine is expected to see limited minutes as he recovers from shoulder surgery. The last time Butler won against Villanova was during the 2017-2018 season at Hinkle Fieldhouse, where the Bulldogs came out on top in a 101-93 upset of the then-top ranked Wildcats.Ĭurrent NBA players from that game include Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Donte DiVincenzo. Villanova has dominated the series, winning 12 of those games including the last five. With Butler becoming a full-time member of the Big East in 2013-2014 season, there have been just 15 meetings between the two schools prior to Wednesday’s game. Leading scorer Kamar Baldwin led the way with 14 points, while fellow starters Bryce Nze, Bryce Golden, and Jordan Tucker each chipped in a dozen. With the nation’s eighth-ranked defense, which has limited opponents to 59.9 points per contest, such a goal is definitely within reach.Īfter tallying consecutive wins against Marquette and Georgetown, Butler suffered a let down at home against Providence this past weekend, losing 65-61 to the Friars.ĭespite all starters reaching double figures, the Bulldogs were ice cold from beyond the arc, hitting just one of their 14 long-range attempts. Like Villanova, the Butler Bulldogs have proven themselves against top competition, scoring wins over Florida, Purdue, and Stanford.Īlthough they have lost four of their last six games, there is still plenty of time for the Bulldogs to secure a favorable seed in the NCAA tournament. Villanova has averaged 70 points per game in their last five matchups, with Butler scoring 64.4 points per night in that same time frame.Head Coach: Jay Wright Neither team has shown particular offensive prowess this season, and with Butler’s defensive presence added to that, we can expect to see a low-scoring game tonight. The Bulldogs are led by Jayden Taylor and Chuck Harris, each averaging over 12 points per game. Butler’s defense has been the highlight on the court this season. The Bulldogs (10-8, 2-5 Big East) haven’t fared much better in conference play. The Wildcats are led by Caleb Daniels and Eric Dixon, each adding over 16 points per game. Their offense has seen a huge decrease in productivity from last season, and they rank outside the top 150 in scoring, three-point shooting, and rebounding, and their defense hasn’t looked markedly better. Villanova (8-9, 2-4 Big East) fell to DePaul in their most recent game. Let’s take a look at the odds and lines on DraftKings Sportsbook and make some picks. The Villanova Wildcats take on the Butler Bulldogs in a Big East matchup on Friday, January, 13, with tip-off set for 7:00 p.m. ![]()
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