Villanova at Boston University

Saturday, October 20, 1956

Villanova beat Boston University 27–⁠13. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Villanova led the series 5–⁠2.

AwayVillanova5–⁠4 in 1956
27
HomeBoston University1–⁠5–⁠2 in 1956
13

FinalAttendance 12,925

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Boston University 70% to win. Villanova pulled the upset.

Villanova leads 6–⁠3 in nine meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
1975Boston University 20, Villanova 14
1971Villanova 48, Boston University 0
1956Villanova 27, Boston University 13
1954Boston University 28, Villanova 6
1953Boston University 31, Villanova 19
1952Villanova 51, Boston University 6

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