Don't let the numbers, the rankings, or the overwhelming narrative fool. Today's game against Marquette was a must win for the Villanova Wildcats.
Jay Wright's men weren't going to miss the tournament if they lost today. They weren't going to be put on the bubble. Hell, they may not have even fallen off the one line for seeding purposes. But what they may well have lost today if they didn't beat the Golden Eagles was peace of mind.
Despite experiencing an incredible amount of success on court over the last decade, the Wildcats constantly face questions about the strength of their team come tournament time.