Monmouth University’s R.J. Rutledge tries to drive past Villanova’s Dominic Cheek during the second half of a basketball game played in West Long Branch on Dec. 22. The visiting Wildcats of the Big East Conference defeated the Hawks, 76-36. ERIC SUCAR staff
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