A slow start didn't plague the Wildcats, who now advance to the Round of 32.
Villanova will have a chance to conquer their Round of 32 demons on Sunday after their 86-56 defeat of UNC Asheville Friday afternoon In Brooklyn.
The Wildcats overcame a somewhat sluggish start from the field in the first half to power themselves over the Bulldogs at the Barclays Center. Balanced scoring, per the usual, carried Jay Wright's team to victory, as seven players scored five or more points. Daniel Ochefu led with 17, playing well on a ginger ankle that at one point looked to keep him out of the Round of 64 matchup.