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Big East Tournament final: Villanova vs. Xavier

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  • Villanova celebrates after defeating Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova celebrates after defeating Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova celebrates after defeating Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova celebrates after defeating Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova celebrates after defeating Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins and teammates celebrate after defeating Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats forward Daniel Ochefu celebrates after Villanova defeated Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova celebrates after defeating Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats including Daniel Ochefu, right, celebrate after winning the Big East basketball championship against the Xavier Musketeers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats celebrate after defeating the Xavier Musketeers for the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Ryan Arcidiacono and guard Josh Hart celebrate as time runs out against the Xavier Musketeers for the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Villanova defeated Xavier 69-52.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats celebrate after defeating the Xavier Musketeers for the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Xavier Musketeers forward/center Sean O'Mara reacts as he walks off.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova celebrates after defeating Xavier, 69-52, to win the Big East basketball championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Xavier Musketeers forward James Farr looks for a rebound against Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Darrun Hilliard II drives the ball defended by Xavier Musketeers guard Remy Abell during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Xavier Musketeers center Matt Stainbrook reacts against the Villanova Wildcats during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart scores on a layup as Xavier Musketeers center Matt Stainbrook looks on during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins scores against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Darrun Hilliard II defends Xavier Musketeers guard Myles Davis during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Ryan Arcidiacono brings the ball up court against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Ryan Arcidiacono drives the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Phil Booth drives the ball against Xavier Musketeers guard Dee Davis during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • iVillanova Wildcats forward JayVaughn Pinkston sinks a basket against Xavier Musketeers guard Remy Abell during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Dylan Ennis drives the ball against Xavier Musketeers forward Trevon Bluiett during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • \Villanova Wildcats guard Dylan Ennis sinks a layup against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats forward JayVaughn Pinkston scores past Xavier Musketeers forward Jalen Reynolds during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Xavier Musketeers forward James Farr and Villanova Wildcats forward JayVaughn Pinkston take the opening tipoff in the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Dylan Ennis controls the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart sinks a layup past Xavier Musketeers forward James Farr during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack reacts against the Villanova Wildcats during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Xavier Musketeers center Matt Stainbrook sinks a shot against the Villanova Wildcats during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Darrun Hilliard II sinks a layup against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats forward JayVaughn Pinkston puts up a shot against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart controls the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart sinks a three-point jump shot against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart looks on against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Darrun Hilliard II sinks a three-point jump shot as Xavier Musketeers guard Dee Davis looks on during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Darrun Hilliard II controls the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Darrun Hilliard II is defended by Xavier Musketeers guard Myles Davis and guard Dee Davis during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke
  • Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart passes the ball after he rebounds against the Xavier Musketeers during the final game of the Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
    Photo Credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Villanova beat Xavier, 69-52, Saturday in the Big East Tournament championship at Madison Square Garden.

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