In a game that featured a combined 97 points and over 1,000 yards of offense, there was no doubt that offensive firepower would be a huge factor, especially against an offensive-minded team like Towson.
The Wildcats showed that not only could it hang with the Tigers’ high-powered offense, but outduel them too. As important as it was to outscore their foes, the Wildcats needed their defense to deliver on one drive—the final one—and it did.
After scoring a touchdown to take the lead in overtime, the ‘Cats needed one stop. No. 18-ranked Villanova was able to hold on and deny No.