ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Villanova Defeats La Salle 81-68
Caleb Daniels scored 24 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Villanova over La Salle, 81-68, on Monday at Finneran Pavilion.
Villanova won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -15.5-point spread.
Eric Dixon had 20 points for Villanova and Jordan Longino chipped in with 12 points. Caleb Daniels had 4 assists for them, while Caleb Daniels was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
La Salle got a 22-point performance from Josh Nickelberry, who was supported by 17 points from Hassan Drame. Jhamir Brickus had 4 assists in a losing cause for La Salle, while Hassan Drame grabbed 6 rebounds.
Villanova was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Villanova won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.
Villanova heads into a battle against Temple. La Salle, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wagner.