Villanova’s men’s basketball team beat La Salle 80–59 at Finneran Pavilion on Tuesday, Nov. 10, behind Luigi Suigo’s second consecutive double-double.
The Wildcats improved to 2–1, according to Villanova Athletics. The university’s recap lists La Salle at 1–2 after the Big 5 matchup.
Suigo led Villanova with 19 points. The freshman center also collected 12 rebounds, reaching double figures in both categories.
He contributed five assists. Villanova’s recap records no turnovers for Suigo.
Devin Royal gave the Wildcats another double-double. He scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds.
Tyler Perkins contributed 10 points. Jake Fiegen matched that scoring total.
Villanova extends its second-half lead
The Wildcats entered halftime ahead 36–31. La Salle moved within two points early in the second half.
Villanova’s lead stood at 57–50 with 11 minutes remaining. The Wildcats then outscored the Explorers 23–9 through the finish, according to the university.
Villanova finished with 20 assists. The Wildcats committed 10 turnovers.
Kwame Evans Jr. returned after missing the Holy Cross game. He supplied eight points off the bench.
The game also served as Villanova’s Military Appreciation Night. The university says Coast Guard veteran Cole Harper delivered the game ball before tipoff.
Rider visits next
Villanova completes its home stand against Rider on Saturday, Nov. 14. The university lists the game for 7 p.m. at Finneran Pavilion, with coverage on ESPN+.
