Villanova, Rider seeing progress in early going
After a season-opening loss in Rome, Villanova is beginning to find its footing. The Wildcats, fresh off a pair of comfortable victories, look to make it three wins in a row Saturday when they host Rider in nonconference action. Villanova (2-1) succumbed to Notre Dame in the waning minutes of its season opener, but the team has rebounded to win its last two games by a combined 50 points. Most recently, the Wildcats topped La Salle 80-59 as Luigi Suigo collected 19 points and 12 rebounds. Suigo, a 7-foot-3 freshman center from Italy, has 35 points, 27 rebounds, 10 assists, six blocks and three steals in the last two games. Devin Royal also has been productive over that two-game stretch, totaling 37 points and 17 boards. On the other hand, Wildcats guard Tyler Perkins is just 6 of 23 from the field (2 of 12 from 3-point range) over the last two games. "I think we're getting there," Villanova coach Kevin Willard said. "I think we're getting good shots. I don't think we're taking enough threes, to be honest with you. We've been doing so well throwing the ball inside to (Royal) and to Luigi, but I think we got
