during Oct.dddddddddddd. and Dec. Wasps were semifinalists in both competitions last term.In a statement, Wasps said: James Haskells injury, sustained in Englands second Test against Australia this s

VILLANOVA, Pa. -- The reigning top-ranked Villanova Wildcats look to extend their winning streak to 18 games when they host American University on Wednesday night at The Pavilion.The Wildcats won all six games in last years NCAA Tournament en route to the programs second national championship in addition to the 11 victories thus far in 2016-17.Villanova (11-0), which will also be in search of its 44th straight victory at its on-campus arena on the Main Line, captured its fourth consecutive Big 5 title with a 78-57 win over Temple on Dec. 13.Villanova was ranked No. 1 for three weeks last February, so this isnt completely new.Its the hardest thing you have to face, it really is, Wildcats head coach Jay Wright said. Thank god we went through it last year, and it was hard. When I say hard, its a challenge and Ill take that challenge any day of the year.It is difficult and again, having Josh (Hart), Kris (Jenkins), Darryl (Reynolds), it takes the players to do it. The coach can only say it so much, these guys get their teammates prepared. They have much more impact on the team, even than I do and I dont know if you can come from what we did last year without doing it with our seniors.Without our guys, Im not sure if we could do it. It wasnt easy.Hart, a preseason National Player of the Year candidate, has been sensational in the month of December, averaging 25.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.In Harts last two games, he scored 37 points against then 23rd-ranked Notre Dame and 26 against the Owls with 18 coming in the second half. Hart has knocked down 20 of 33 shots in those last two games.We all believed Josh would develop into this kind of leader, Wright said. But we thought it would take him a little longer. He had Arch (Ryan Arcidiacono) and Daniel (Ochefu) ahead of him for three years and is just a fun-loving guy. What he was doing when we were down was just bringing everybody together.In watching the La Salle tape, I lost count of how many times he grabbed (teammates) to encourage them, rub their head. Hes just been an incredible leader.American has struggled to a 3-7 start with a young team but it has won back-to-back games over Youngstown State and Maryland-Eastern Shore.Freshman guard Saeed Nelson, a two-time Patriot League Rookie of the Week, scored 16 points in the Eagles 61-58 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday.Hes got a really good feel for the game, American head coach Mike Brennan told AU Hoop Talk. He rarely makes bad decisions and has been a beast offensively and defensively.Sophomore guard Delante Jones (12.2 ppg) and freshman forward Mark Gasperini (12.0 ppg) also average in double figures for the Eagles.This will be the second game in Americans history against a No. 1 team. On Dec. 12, 1984, American fell 86-64 against top-ranked Georgetown.The Eagles are 2-59 all-time against Top 25 opponents in their history. The two wins came against No. 17 La Salle (68-62) on Feb. 24, 1971, and No. 5 Georgetown (62-61) on Dec. 15, 1982. Air Force 1 White Outlet . - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not a fan of his teams use of the wildcat formation, saying "it makes you look like a high school offence. Air Force 1 Green Store . -- Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Alrdridge were again the go-to duo for the Trail Blazers against the Kings. http://www.airforce1storesale.com/ . 10 Texas A&Ms offence dominated as usual against SMU. Air Force 1 Blue Outlet . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. Air Force 1 Black Sale . Clarke was injured while practicing on the Doha Golf Club range after the pro-am on Tuesday. The Northern Irishman arrived at the course on Wednesday hoping to start, but after hitting a few balls on the practice putting green Clarke advised officials he was not fit to play. Wasps and England flanker James Haskell faces between four and six months on the sidelines because of injury.Wasps announced the anticipated long lay-off, with 31-year-old Haskell set to undergo reconstructive surgery on his big toe after being hurt during Englands second Test victory over Australia in Melbourne last month.Haskell missed the third Test as England claimed a history-making 3-0 series whitewash against the Wallabies, and he now looks likely to be unavailable for the autumn internationals at Twickenham in Nov. when England tackle South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia on successive weekends.Haskell, who has won 70 caps, was named man of the series in Australia as England continued their impressive winning run under head coach Eddie Jones. But the England boss now faces a back-row reshuffle in November, which could mean a move for lock Maro Itoje.Northampton forward Teimana Harrison made his Test debut as Haskells replacement against Australia in Sydney, but he was substituted after just 30 minutes, with Courtney Lawes replacing him, Itoje moving to six and ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw switching to openside.Haskells absence is also a huge blow for Wasps, given his imperious form. Wasps begin their Aviva Premiership campaign in early Sept., while the opening four weekends of next seasons EEuropean Champions Cup pool fixtures take place during Oct.dddddddddddd. and Dec. Wasps were semifinalists in both competitions last term.In a statement, Wasps said: James Haskells injury, sustained in Englands second Test against Australia this summer, requires surgery and the back-row is expected to be sidelined for four to six months.After limping off in Englands second Test against Australia, James Haskell will undergo reconstructive surgery on his big toe before returning to Wasps to complete his rehabilitation process.And Wasps rugby director Dai Young added: Were all really disappointed for James and we are all wishing him a speedy recovery.James performances with England, both in the 3-0 series win over Australia and in Englands Six Nations Grand Slam success, have been hugely impressive.Everyone at Wasps knows how hard James works to make those performances happen, and we know hell be working just as hard to come back in the best shape possible.Our medical team will be working closely with James over the next few months to get him back to full fitness, and in the meantime there will be a good opportunity for the other back row players we have at the club to stake a claim. 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