Villanova (8-10) Takes On Seton Hall (15-3)

Filed under Game Preview on January 17th, 2012

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Expect a hard-fought game at The Pavilion on Wednesday as Villanova welcomes Seton Hall in a Big East clash of identical talent. It takes place at 7:00 EST and you can catch it on ESPNU.

Villanova is currently in 13th place in the Big East and Seton Hall is in 4th place. Seton Hall is ranked #5 in the RPI Top 50, which puts a highlight on the 0-6 Villanova record against Top 50 competition. The Wildcats currently sport a record of 8-10 including 1-5 in the Big East. The Pirates have a record of 15-3 and are 4-2 in the conference.

We'll give the slightest edge to Seton Hall. Last season, the Wildcats beat the Pirates 60-57. In four years, Villanova has a record of 4-0 against Seton Hall, and 2-0 at home.

• Diaper Dandies love us. Villanova has recruited more McDonald's All-Americans out of high school than Seton Hall (12 vs 4).
• AP voters think more highly of Villanova and have put us in the AP Top 25 more often over the past 10 years than Seton Hall (94 vs 4).
• Kids want to come here. Since 1998 Villanova has recruited more Top 50 high school players than Seton Hall (12 vs 5).
• Maalik Wayns is ranked 41st nationally in points and ranked 9th in the Big East in assists

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