The reports of Villanova’s demise are greatly exaggerated. After a shaky start to the season that had many people asking questions, Nova has now improved to 6-0 in BIG EAST play. On Tuesday, they did something they failed to do in each of the last two seasons—win at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Wildcats ran away from Butler in the second half and finished with a 80-72 victory.
Both teams played a very clean first half, combining for just three turnovers. Eric Paschall carried Villanova, knocking down four triples and scoring 14 points and Phil Booth came alive at the end of the half.