Butler fell behind by 19 in the first five minutes. The final margin? 19 points. David Woods/IndyStar
NEW YORK – We love analysis, analytics and commentary in our college basketball discussions. But, really, what is there to discuss?
Villanova, ranked No. 3 in the nation, led Butler 19-0 after five minutes. Butler’s Big East tournament mini-run was over. Its season is not.
The Wildcats won Friday night’s semifinal 87-68, making 14 3-pointers and limiting league scoring champion Kelan Martin to seven points through 35 minutes.