William & Mary at Villanova

Saturday, September 23, 1978

William & Mary beat Villanova 21–⁠17. It was their seventh meeting; after it, William & Mary led the series 5–⁠2.

AwayWilliam & Mary5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1978
21
HomeVillanova5–⁠6 in 1978
17

FinalHigh 75°F, low 51°F, 0.1 in. of rainAttendance 9,000

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William & Mary 50% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

William & Mary leads 13–⁠11 in 24 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026William & Mary 35, Villanova 32
2025Villanova 31, William & Mary 24
2022William & Mary 45, Villanova 12
2021William & Mary 31, Villanova 18
2019Villanova 35, William & Mary 28
2018William & Mary 24, Villanova 17

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