Villanova vs. UNC-Asheville: Matchup By The Numbers
Here's a look at the starters and other stats for Friday's second round NCAA Tournament game between Villanova and UNC-Asheville.
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Here's a look at the starters and other stats for Friday's second round NCAA Tournament game between Villanova and UNC-Asheville.
Offices may be sparse with employees Friday as three college teams in the Philadelphia area will be playing in the big dance.
Chris discussed a Republican contested convention, the role of Pennsylvania in the election and Lindsey Graham campaigning for Ted Cruz. He also discussed Elizabeth Warren's non-existent Presidential endorsement, Michelle Obama not running for President andthoughts on the conservative establishment. Chris spoke with Chris Butler at 7am.
On today's show, Rich discussed the possibility of a contested convention, Donald Trump's declaration that he wouldn't participate in another debate until the general election, and whether or not it's sexist to say that Hillary Clinton shouts when she speaks. At 4:30pm former Pennsylvania Governor, Ed Rendell, checked in to recap last night's primaries. At 5:15pm former Chairman of the RNC, Michael Steele, joined the show to breakdown how a possible contested convention could unfold.
Governor Kasich quickly won over the crowd of about 600 people.
For the second time in less than a month, a Villanova University student has been charged with dealing LSD from his dorm room.
UNC Asheville beat Drexel, 85-66, on Thanksgiving and also picked up a 79-73 win on the road at Georgetown on December 19th.
Go Owls, Cats and Hawks! Temple, Villanova and St. Joseph's are all headed to the Big Dance.
Chris reviewed the riot at Donald Trump rally on Friday, Saturday Night Live's portrayal of Hillary Clinton, and resignations at Breitbart. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00 about the state of the campaigns and Delaware Senator Chris Coons at 7:30 about the vacancy on the Supreme Court.
Villanova (29-5, 16-2) earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament.
The NCAA college basketball selection committee has ruled, and three local teams are on the tournament bracket this March Madness.
Whitehead drove hard on the right side, flipped the ball in softly off the glass and was fouled. His free throw gave the Pirates a 68-67 lead. Villanova had two more chances sandwiched around a free throw by Angel Delgado, but the Pirates held on to beat the defending champions.
Villanova began its bid for consecutive tourney titles with an 81-67 quarterfinal win over Georgetown.
Josh Hart scored 18 points, Kris Jenkins had 17 and No. 3 Villanova closed out the regular season with an 84-71 win over Georgetown on Saturday.
Villanova is 26-4 and has already clinched the Big East regular season crown. The Hoyas are 14-16.
Kris Jenkins scored 14 straight points and a career-high 31 overall, leading No. 3 Villanova to an 83-62 romp over DePaul on Tuesday night and the outright Big East championship.
Kris Jenkins scored 19 points, Josh Hart had 19 on 7-of-8 shooting, and No. 1Villanova pulled away from Marquette for an 89-79 victory on Saturday.
There's still five days until March, but the Cintas Center rocked like it was a madhouse Wednesday night when No. 5 Xavier upset No. 1 Villanova, 90-83, before a record crowd of 10,727.
Is this the year Villanova can get over the hump and reach the Final Four?
Harry Perretta is just the 14th head coach in Division I women's basketball history to reach the 700-win plateau.
It was the seventh straight victory for the Wildcats (24-3, 13-1 Big East).
The No. 1 Villanova Wildcats defeated Temple in Big 5 action on Wednesday night.
Excitement is building across Temple's campus for the big 5 match up against the nationally ranked number 1 Villanova Wildcats.
No. 1 Villanova (22-3 overall) visits the Liacouras Center at 7 p.m. for a nationally televised game vs. Temple on Wednesday (16-8 overall).
Philadelphia sports fans can lean on Villanova basketball.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Consumer experts say some solutions are simpler and more accessible than people may realize.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
A teenage boy is stable after he was rushed to a hospital following a shooting in North Philadelphia late on Tuesday night.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Consumer experts say some solutions are simpler and more accessible than people may realize.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
A teenage boy is stable after he was rushed to a hospital following a shooting in North Philadelphia late on Tuesday night.
Consumer experts say some solutions are simpler and more accessible than people may realize.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
A teenage boy is stable after he was rushed to a hospital following a shooting in North Philadelphia late on Tuesday night.
Part of Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia has reopened after a crash sent seven people to hospitals Tuesday night.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Police say a 2-year-old male wallaby escaped its enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight.
Heavy flames scorched a wooded area in Hamilton Township on Tuesday and threatened a half dozen homes.
Philadelphia police are searching for a vehicle and two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Haddonfield man in Southwest Philly.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston's first-round exit from the playoffs.
The Phillies on Tuesday activated closer Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list and traded Trevor Richards to the White Sox.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse was away from the team Tuesday ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks to attend the funeral of his brother.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Cirque du Soleil's "big top" is returning to the Philadelphia area, as their production "Luzia," featuring amazing acrobatic performances, begins May 7 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Cirque du Soleil's senior publicist Charlie Wagner joins our Janelle Burrell for a preview of the excitement.
The PGA Championship is coming to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, along with lots of Philadelphia-inspired merch! CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri has a look at what's available and how you can shop, even without a ticket to the tournament.
About half of all Americans with a credit card say they can't afford to pay it off in full each month, according to a new survey from progressive think tank The Century Foundation. Researchers say rising rates are pushing balances higher and costing consumers more over time.
Dining Under the Stars kicks off its 19th season this Wednesday night, transforming State Street into an al fresco dining experience.
In 1908, West Virginia native Anna Jarvis started a Mother's Day celebration in Philadelphia in honor of her mother, and to champion better health care for women and children. Kerri Corrado reports.