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2018 NCAA Tournament Second Round Matchup
We will play 1-seed Villanova (ranked #2), who beat Florida International 85-53 in the First Round.
Villanova Scouting Report
Villanova is 32-1 on the season thus far, and went 15-1 in the Catholic Conference. They are led by PG Steve Peaslee, who averages 13.8 PPG, and SF Clay Smith, who also averages 13.8 PPG. As a team, they average 77.6 PPG and give up just 57.4 PPG. Their scoring defense is 4th in the nation. They average 9 steals a game, good for 2nd in the nation, and turn the ball over just 11.8 per game, good for 9th in the nation. They also force 19.5 turnovers a game, which leads the nation. Their lone loss was against Xavier on January 16th, losing at Xavier 86-76.
Starting Line-up
C - Daniel Morales, 7-0, 223 lbs, SO (7.4 PPG, 8.7 RPG)
PF - Shannon Snodgrass, 6-8, 239 lbs, SR (7.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 3.9 BPG)
SF - Clay Smith, 6-6, 221 lbs, JR (13.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.2 SPG)
SG - Bernard Hardie, 6-4, 193 lbs, FR (10.7 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 1.2 SPG)
PG - Steve Peaslee, 5-9, 180 lbs, SR (13.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.9 APG, 2.3 SPG)
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