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Saturday, January 26, 2013  The Syracuse men’s basketball team takes their perfect Big East record on the road to Philadelphia to face a feisty Villanova Wildcats team who is fresh off a victory over then-number 5 Louisville.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Syracuse beats Villanova 72-61

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The "Sesame Street" crew has been talking to kids for more than four decades. Now they're offering a way for their pint-sized audience to interact with characters on the other side of the TV screen.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Dion Waiters led the Orange in his hometown with 20 points, as Syracuse beats Villanova 79-66 to improve to 18-0 on the season.

Monday, February 21, 2011  It came down to the wire, but SU ended up with a win, 69-64.

Saturday, January 22, 2011  Maalik Wayns scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half and No. 7 Villanova took a big lead then held on to beat third-ranked Syracuse 83-72 in front of a raucous Carrier Dome crowd Saturday.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Syracuse Police are advising Orange fans travelling to the Carrier Dome for Saturday's big game with Villanova to leave early and be mindful of where they park.

Friday, January 21, 2011  A year ago, the Orange made a marketing push to break the Carrier Dome record for largest attendance, and an orange-clad throng of 34,616 turned out to spur Syracuse to a win over the Wildcats.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  The crowd for Saturday's game between No. 7 Villanova and third-ranked Syracuse could break the NCAA attendance record the teams set last year.

Saturday, February 27, 2010  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Rick Jackson scored 19 points and Arinze Onuaku had 17 as Syracuse's two big men dominated the second half, helping the No. 4 Orange rout No. 7 Villanova 95-77 on Saturday night before an NCAA on-campus record crowd of 34,616.

Saturday, February 27, 2010  SU alumni, fans, family and friends packed Erie Boulevard, the Hill and downtown on Friday night as they got ready for Saturday’s matchup with Villanova.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  It's the Big East basketball battle that has everyone buzzing when SU takes on Villanova later this month, and it couldn't be better for local businesses.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010  The game between Villanova and SU is officially a sellout and will break the record for the largest on-campus crowd to see a college basketball game.