Villanova pulls away in second half to beat La Salle 80-59
6 sourcesUpdated Nov 11, 20261 min read
Villanova defeated La Salle 80-59, pulling away in the second half after leading by five at halftime. Luigi Suigo led the Wildcats with a season-best 19 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, while Devin Royal added 15 points and 10 rebounds. La Salle stayed within reach for much of the game, fueled by 18 offensive rebounds, but Villanova closed strong to secure the win. RJ Smith led the Explorers with 13 points.
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“Luigi Suigo, Villanova eager to take down La Salle”La Salle's offensive rebounding kept things close for a while, but they fell apart once Villanova started hitting their stride.
Villanova's second half surge was exactly what they needed, and Suigo's all-around game made the difference in pulling away.
