Wildcats Upend No. 9 UConn 68-66 - Villanova University
1 day ago · Final Score: Villanova 68, UConn 66 Overview Villanova and No. 9 UConn staged a BIG EAST battle that won't soon be forgotten by the 6,501 at Finneran Pavilion Wednesday night. The Wildcats built a 46-34 lead early in the second half before UConn came storming back, riding a 17-of-29 performance from the field over the final 20 minutes ...
Dixon heats up in 2nd half to lead Villanova to 68-66 win over No. 9 UConn
1 day ago · Eric Dixon scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and Villanova held on for a 68-66 victory over No. 9 UConn after the Huskies’ Alex Karaban missed two free throws with 3.1 ... After missing the NCAA tournament in each of the last two seasons under coach Kyle Neptune, the Wildcats are squarely back in the conversation. RELATED COVERAGE ...
Villanova defeats No. 9 UConn basketball in down-to-the-wire …
1 day ago · Villanova upset No. 9 UConn, 68-66, in a nail-biter Wednesday night at a raucous Finneran Pavilion. The Wildcats (10-5, 4-1 Big East) held a 32-25 halftime advantage by forcing nine first-half ...
Villanova Takes Down No. 9 UConn, 68-66, for the First Time …
1 day ago · On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Villanova (11-5, 4-1 Big East) defeated No. 9 UConn (12-4, 4-1 Big East), 68-66, in the Finneran Pavilion. It marks the Wildcats’ first win over the Huskies since March 11, 2022, and the biggest win in Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune’s era. Villanova’s defense was the key factor in defeating the...
Villanova staves off No. 9 UConn in epic win - VU Hoops
1 day ago · Despite UConn shooting 27-of-50 (54.0%) and 10-of-27 (37.0%) from deep, don’t let the numbers fool you — it was a hard-nosed defensive effort by Villanova all throughout.
Cats survive wild finish to take down No. 9 UConn
1 day ago · Holding UConn to 25 points in a half, as ‘Nova did in the first half, is no small feat. In addition, the ‘Cats forced 13 UConn turnovers and turned them into 15 points, winning that category 15-4. It had a significant impact on the outcome. It was a measuring stick game for Villanova, and ‘Nova fans have to be thrilled with the results.
Villanova upsets No. 9 UConn at home, 68-66, behind Eric …
1 day ago · Support local news. Sign out. ... Villanova led No. 9 UConn by one precarious point. The Wildcats had two choices: lose narrowly to the two-time defending men’s national champion, or claim a massive Big East win. Villanova survived three UConn possessions in the final minute. The Huskies missed two critical free throws with three seconds left ...
Wildcats to Welcome No. 9 UConn Wednesday Night
3 days ago · VILLANOVA, Pa. – The Villanova Wildcats have won seven of their last eight games since the start of December (10-5 overall, 3-1 BIG EAST). On Wednesday evening, the challenge grows, though as two-time NCAA champion UConn – winners of eight straight – makes just its second appearance on Villanova's campus since 1995.
Paige Bueckers had 15 points before leaving ... - Associated Press News
4 days ago · Sarah Strong, who led UConn with 21 points, had 10 of them in the opening 10 minutes. UConn extended the advantage over Villanova (7-8, 1-2) to 43-26 at the half. The Wildcats got within 47-34 early in the third quarter before Azzi Fudd scored five straight for UConn during a 7-0 run to put the game away.
Villanova takes down No. 9 UConn | Yardbarker
1 day ago · UConn (12-4, 4-1 Big East) will try to rebound at Georgetown on Saturday. After a 3-4 start to the season, Villanova (11-5, 4-1 Big East) has won eight of its last nine games.