If you're looking for a sliver of good news on a depressing day in Philly sports, Villanova is now the No. 1 team in the nation.
The 10-0 Wildcats moved up to the top spot in Monday's AP poll, receiving 41 of 65 first-place votes.
Michigan State, Wichita State, Duke and Arizona State round out the top five, in that order (see Top 25).
Duke, the unanimous No. 1 team the last two Mondays, lost 89-84 on Saturday at Boston College.
Last week's No. 2 team, Kansas, moved down to No. 13 after losing twice last week to Washington and Arizona State.
Villanova plays twice this week — at Temple on Wednesday for a Big 5 showdown, then vs. Hofstra on Friday night. Those are the Wildcats' last two non-conference games before they begin Big East play on Dec. 27 at DePaul.