Villanova rebounds from upset loss, pounds NJIT

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Eric Dixon scored 22 points as host Villanova rolled over NJIT, 91-54, on Friday evening.

Having been upset 90-80 on its home court by Columbia on Wednesday, Villanova (2-1) was much sharper in this one. The Wildcats shot well from the field (57.1 percent) and the 3-point line (11 of 23) while dominating the boards, 38-21.

Dixon once again led the way. After missing the season op