No. 5 Villanova holds off hot-shooting Howard 100-81


              Villanova guard Caleb Daniels (14) shoots over Howard guard Kyle Foster (11) and guard Bryce Harris (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
            
              Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) takes a 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Howard, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
            
              Villanova forward Brandon Slater (3) reacts after a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Howard, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
            
              Villanova guard Collin Gillespie, center, and Howard guard Elijah Hawkins, left, and guard Tai Bibbs fight for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
            
              Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) and Howard forward Steve Settle III (2) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
            
              Villanova forward Trey Patterson (13) and guard Caleb Daniels (14) reach for a rebound over Howard guard Tai Bibbs (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 5 Villanova holds off hot-shooting Howard 100-81