If this is how the Big East continues to play, we all in for a treat.
#1 Villanova went into Hinkie Fieldhouse following a win over DePaul earlier in the week, with Butler coming off of a double-overtime thriller against Georgetown.
Butler and Villanova were neck and neck in the first half. Tied at 28, Butler pulled away behind extremely hot shooting as well as a huge contribution from Sean McDermott. Butler busted Villanova wide open in the second half, and by the 9:22 mark Villanova was down 81-60.
Villanova mounted a comeback, spearheaded by Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges and Eric Paschall.