Yes, it’s true that Villanova had already clinched the Big East Title earlier in the week with their win against a Top 25 Ranked Creighton, so maybe we could write this game off as a rest game before the tournament begins?
Some of us will be able to justify the loss, having played without Collin Gillespie and losing Justin Moore so early on. Either way, it’s never fun to lose to Providence, so here are a few takeaways from the day.
Injuries Piling Up
Something that we’re all too well aware of, this isn’t as much a takeaway as it is a necessity to come to grips with as Wildcat fans.