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State of the Nova Nation: Lots of Offense, Not Much Defense, Hall of Fame Classic & More!

Villanova drops 100 but allows Howard to score 81 points. Let’s talk about the defensive adjustments the ‘Cats have to make, and quickly.

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State of the Nova Nation Podcast VU Hoops

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Episode Description: Emma and Pat dissect Villanova’s 100-81 win over Howard from all angles. The duo break down the excellent offensive play from both teams, most notably Collin Gillespie and the entire Howard roster from three-point range, before turning to the negatives. Villanova’s defense struggled for the majority of the game, and Emma and Pat talk about the defensive adjustments the team needs to make before its next matchup against the dangerous Tennessee Volunteers. Lastly, the duo preview the strengths and weaknesses of Tennessee prior to the marquee matchup at the Hall of Fame Tip Off Classic on Saturday. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNPod.

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