Three weeks can sometimes feel like a century in college basketball terms. Postseason tournaments like the NIT and NCAA stretch about three weeks from start to finish. The last time Villanova played in its on-campus home was exactly 21 days ago against Marquette. To put that into perspective, the last time Villanova played in the Pavilion, David Blatt was still the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Adele had just finished her “Carpool Karaoke” drive with James Corden, and some students where still getting back from winter break.
“Its nice to be home in the Pavilion,” said Jay Wright, smiling from ear to ear after his team defeated the Creighton Blue Jays 83-58 in front of a rambunctious crowd that desperately missed their Wildcats playing at the Pavilion.