Villanova's Justin Moore out rest of tourney with torn Achilles

Villanova Wildcats guard Justin Moore has been lost for the rest of the tournament after he suffered a torn Achilles. Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Villanova guard Justin Moore out rest of NCAA Tournament with torn Achilles

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 3/27/22

What was expected in the immediate aftermath of Villanova guard Justin Moore's injury during the team's Elite Eight victory over Houston on Saturday was confirmed on Sunday.

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Moore went down with the injury late in the second half of the contest, which the Wildcats won 50-44. The No. 2 seed in the South Region will face the No. 1 seed from the Midwest region — Kansas — in the national semifinals 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday.

A junior, Moore ranks second on Villanova in both points (14.8) and assists per game (2.3), while placing third in rebounds per contest (4.8). Moore registered a .397/.356/.750 shooting line as well.

He was Second-Team All-Big East this year and was part of the All-South Region Team announced after Saturday's game.

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