After a gut-punching start to the season, Villanova is starting to experience the success that the Main Line has become used to over the last half decade. Tuesday’s thrilling win over No. 24 St. John’s pushes the Wildcats to 3-0 in Big East play and is further evidence that Jay Wright and co. have steadied the ship.
What’s next is a trip to Omaha — a site that has gained a quick reputation as perhaps the conference’s toughest place to play. The strong start to conference play takes a bit of the pressure off of Villanova, but that won’t do anything to make Sunday’s tilt any easier.