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Villanova Defeats Michigan, Continues March Madness Title Run

Villanova is now one win away from the Final Four in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

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Villanova guard Justin Moore shoots over Michigan guard Frankie Collins during the second half of Thursday's college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio.
Villanova guard Justin Moore shoots over Michigan guard Frankie Collins during the second half of Thursday's college basketball game in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

PENNSYLVANIA — The Wildcats are now one step closer to another national title.

Villanova defeated 11th-seeded Michigan on Thursday night, 63-55, to advance to the Elite Eight. They're now just a win removed from their third Final Four appearance since 2016.

Justin Moore scored 15 points and Conor Gillespie added 12 for the Wildcats in the victory. It's their third victory thus far in the tournament after defeating 15th seed Delaware and seventh seed Ohio State.

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Check out photos from the first regional semifinal round between Villanova Wildcats and the Michigan Wolverines below.

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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells during the first half . (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Villanova guard Caleb Daniels shoots between Michigan guard Eli Brooks (left) and center Hunter Dickinson during the second half. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Michigan center Hunter Dickinson fouls Villanova forward Brandon Slater during the second half. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Villanova guard Justin Moore shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks during the second half. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Villanova guard Caleb Daniels shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks during the second half. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells during the second half. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Villanova guard Caleb Daniels shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks during the second half. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels celebrates after scoring during the second half. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie shoots over Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. during the second half. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Villanova guard Collin Gillespie shoots over Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. during the second half. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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