ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Villanova Defeats Delaware 78-70
Villanova got 18 points from Jermaine Samuels as they ran past Delaware 78-70 on Saturday at Prudential Center.
Villanova won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -14.0-point spread.
Justin Moore had 16 points for Villanova and Saddiq Bey chipped in with 13 points. Collin Gillespie had 6 assists for them, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Delaware got a 29-point performance from Nate Darling, who was supported by 14 points from Kevin Anderson. Nate Darling had 5 assists in a losing cause for Delaware, while Justyn Mutts grabbed 11 rebounds.
Villanova was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Villanova had a 29-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Villanova heads into a battle against Kansas. Delaware, meanwhile, will have their next action against Delaware State.