Officially, the Philly Hoop Group Classic starts tonight as #23 Villanova (2-0) hosts Niagara (1-0) at the Pavilion. Former Villanovan, Bilal Benn will return to campus for the first time since he transferred. Tipoff is for 7p.
- Villanova has won its last 17 home games
- The Wildcats have won 18 of the 28 historical meetings between the two schools; the last game was in 1976
- Niagara's RPI is #1. Villanova's is #169.
Shane Clark and Cassiem Drummond are probable. Dwayne Anderson is out.