On a night where the game’s outcome was by far the biggest story, Villanova held off Creighton 72-60, to clinch their seventh Big East Title in 8 years.
While we all anxiously await a Gillespie announcement, let’s dive into some takeaways:
1. Outright League Champions
It’s incredibly difficult to look big picture right now. But before we dive into what may be a bleak outlook in the short-term, let’s take a moment to appreciate the long-term success this program has had. Since the new Big East began in 2013-2014, Villanova has won 7 of the 8 league championships, and 4 of the 6 tournament championships.