Villanova hosts the Georgetown Hoyas after Eric Dixon scored 23 points in Villanova’s 75-73 win against the Providence Friars

Eric Dixon scored 23 points to lead Villanova and Tyler Perkins sealed the victory with a layup with 42 seconds remaining as the Wildcats took down Providence 75-73 on Friday night.

Villanova and Providence will hit the court in a matchup of Big East foes. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.

Eric Dixon scored 23 points to lift host Villanova to a 75-73 victory over Providence on Friday. Jhamir Brickus contributed 18 points and Wooga Poplar chipped in 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (12-7,

Villanova 7-26 (Brickus 2-6, Poplar 2-6, Dixon 2-7, Longino 1-4, Perkins 0-3). Rebounds_Providence 28 (Erhunmwunse 8), Villanova 32 (Poplar 13). Assists_Providence 16 (Pierre 7), Villanova 6 (Brickus 4).