Villanova, Pennsylvania – On a Wednesday night showdown, Eric Dixon showcased his scoring prowess with 27 points, propelling Villanova to a solid 86-72 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson.

Dixon demonstrated his shooting skills, making 9 of his 13 attempts from the floor, including one out of four from the three-point line, and hitting 8 of 10 free throws. This performance was crucial for the Wildcats, bringing their record to 7-4. Joining him in the offensive effort, Wooga Poplar contributed significantly with 19 points, shooting 7 for 13 and connecting on half of his six attempts from deep. Jhamir Brickus added to the team’s success with 10 points, scoring 4 of 8 from the field and sinking 2 of 5 from beyond the arc.

The Knights, struggling with a season record of 4-8, were led by Terrence Brown, who matched Dixon’s output with 27 points and contributed two steals. Jo’el Emanuel provided additional support with 14 points, while Dylan Jones rounded out the scoring with 11 points.

Villanova established a halftime lead of 45-36, thanks in part to Dixon’s 13 points prior to the break. The Wildcats maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their advantage to 78-59, largely driven by an impressive 11-3 scoring surge. In this period, Dixon was exceptional, scoring an additional 14 points, ensuring Villanova’s comfortable win.