Villanova survives Xavier in overtime

Acaden Lewis scored 21 points, including five in overtime, as Villanova beat Xavier 92-89 on Tuesday night. Lewis also contributed seven rebounds, six assists and four steals for the Wildcats (21-5, 12-3 Big East Conference). Tyler Perkins scored 17 points while hitting 6 of 15 from the floor and 4 of 5 from the line. Bryce Lindsay shot 5 of 11, including 4 of 8 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points. The Wildcats earned their sixth straight victory. Tre Carroll finished with 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Musketeers (13-13, 5-10). Xavier also got 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks from Jovan Milicevic. Malik Moore also had 15 points and seven assists. Villanova entered halftime with a 43-42 lead. Lewis led the team in scoring in the first half with 11 points. Carroll tied it at 81 at the end of regulation time. Associated Press reporting.