NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 6: Head coach Kyle Neptune of the Villanova Wildcats reacts during the second half of a game against the Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center on March 6, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey. Seton Hall defeated Villanova 66-56. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)Rich Schultz/Getty Images The Villanova … [Read more...] about Fans Were Stunned By Villanova’s Place In Joe Lunardi’s Latest Bracketology
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Creighton’s Alexander shuts down Villanova comeback bid with last-second shot in regular season finale
Villanova falls to 10th-ranked Creighton in the final seconds After a disastrous start for the Villanova Wildcats — for a moment — none of that seemed to matter. Creighton’s Trey Alexander fouled one of the Wildcats’ top scorers and shooters in Eric Dixon, giving him a free opportunity for three free throws to tie the game. Somehow, someway, the Wildcats managed to rumble all … [Read more...] about Creighton’s Alexander shuts down Villanova comeback bid with last-second shot in regular season finale
Big East final standings, 2024 tournament schedule, bracket
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports With the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season, the stage is set for the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden. The postseason is officially here and the 2024 Big East Tournament is set to tip-off this week at Madison Square Garden. Expect plenty of tight battles and some early-March madness. Here’s a look at the final standings … [Read more...] about Big East final standings, 2024 tournament schedule, bracket
Villanova’s Dixon named to All-Big East Second Team; 2024 awards announced
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The Wildcats’ standout big man represents Villanova on the annual Big East all-conference teams. The Big East announced its annual all-conference teams, and Villanova has one representative among the Big East’s best. Villanova forward Eric Dixon earned All-Big East Second Team honors for the second straight season. Dixon led the Wildcats … [Read more...] about Villanova’s Dixon named to All-Big East Second Team; 2024 awards announced
NOVA’S CRUSHING LOSS TO CREIGHTON — MADNESS BUBBLE BURST?
By Tommy Matthews Trey Alexander hit a fadeaway jumper with 0.2 seconds left to give No. 10 Creighton a 69-67 win over Villanova. Baylor Scheierman scored 11 of his 18 points in Creighton’s dominating first half. Ryan Kalkbrenner added 14 points for Creighton (23-8, 14-6 Big East), which clinched the No. 2 seed in the Big East Tournament. […] The post NOVA’S CRUSHING LOSS TO … [Read more...] about NOVA’S CRUSHING LOSS TO CREIGHTON — MADNESS BUBBLE BURST?