Feb. 5, 2002

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Miami has won six straight, and eight of the last nine games in the series. The Wildcats lead the all-time series, 10-9.

With the win Miami improves to 20-3 on the year, its best start since the 1959-60 season. It is the eighth 20-win season in Miami school history.

Villanova guard Gary Buchanan has made at least one three-point field goal in 19 of the Wildcats 20 games in 2001-02. The only game Buchanan did not connect on a three-pointer was versus Providence (1/2/02). In his career Buchanan has hit a three-point field goal in 75 of the 84 games he has played in.

Gary Buchanan scored in double-figures for the ninth consecutive game. Buchanan has scored in double-figures in 19 of Villanova's 20 games this season. His only game without double-figures was against Providence (1/2/02) when he scored eight points.

Senior Brooks Sales currently has 741 career rebounds ranking 12th on the all-time charts. He entered the night with 736 career rebounds and passed Hank Siemiontkowski on the charts.

Villanova Career Rebounding Leaders

1.  Howard Porter (1968-71)           1,3172.  Jim Washington (1962-65)      1,19411. Hubie White (1959-62)               75512. Brooks Sales (1998-pr.)              74113. Hank Siemiontkowski (1969-72)       739