LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Like a wildcat spotting prey, Ryan Arcidiacono’s eyes were wide open. On an inbounds play under Villanova’s basket Arcidiacono, a 37.5 percent 3-point shooter, was left open on the left side. He caught the pass and stepped into his shot. Swish.
Villanova has been one of the most prolific 3-point-shooting teams for much of Coach Jay Wright’s tenure. As they have done all season, the Wildcats used the additional threat of the 6-foot-11 senior Daniel Ochefu to create an inside-out attack that generated open looks for smaller snipers on the perimeter.
The result Thursday night was an offensive onslaught by No.