The Villanova Wildcats (2-4, 0-0 Big East) and Oregon Ducks (2-4, 0-0 Pac-12) will be trying to close out the Phil Knight Invitational with a win when they meet in the seventh-place game on Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats are coming off an 83-71 loss to Portland as 6.5-point favorites. The Ducks are coming off a 74-70 loss to Michigan State as 3.5-point underdogs.
The Wildcats aren’t playing well at the moment and come into this game on a three-game losing streak. They will try to put an end to their streak with a win over the Ducks, which will give them their third win in seven games.
Villanova is averaging 71 points per game. They scored 71 points in their last game, making 33.3 percent of their field goals and 22 percent of their three-pointers.
Caleb Daniels led the Wildcats with 18 points and seven rebounds. Jordan Longino finished with 14 points and two rebounds, while Brandon Slater added 11 points and three rebounds.
Villanova has struggled defensively, giving up 70.5 points per game. They gave up 83 points in their last game and will need a better effort if they want to get the win.