VILLANOVA, Pa. — Ja'briel Mace rushed for a pair of scores and caught a touchdown pass as Villanova defeated Sacred Heart 34-10 on Saturday in a regular-season finale.

The Wildcats (9-2) are ranked No. 7 in the FCS Coaches Poll and second in the Coastal Athletic Association at 7-1 behind Rhode Island. Villanova's lone league loss came at Monmouth.

The Wildcats have won 22 straight home games dating to the 2022 season, the longest active streak in the FCS and longest in school history.

Sacred Heart (8-4) played an independent schedule this season and will play in the CAA next year.

Mace's touchdowns — 80- and 18-yard runs plus a 10-yard reception from Pat McQuaide — all came in the first half, and the Wildcats took a 21-3 lead to the break.

Mace finished with 165 yards rushing on nine

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