Villanova Beats No. 14 North Carolina 83–81 in OT, Advances to Title Game at Battle 4 Atlantis

North Carolina's RJ Davis drives to the basket with Villanova's Jordan Longino close behind during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island, Bahamas, on Nov. 23, 2023. Ronnie Archer/Bahamas Visual Services via AP

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas—Justin Moore scored five of his 16 points in overtime and Eric Dixon had a career-high 34 points and 10 rebounds as Villanova beat No. 14 North Carolina 83–81 on Thursday in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Villanova (5–1) will play Memphis, an 84–79 winner over No. 20 Arkansas, in the championship game on Friday. North Carolina (4–1) will play the Razorbacks for third place.