By Dick Dolan Villanova may still be on the bubble for March Madness. But USA Today thinks the Cats are in okay shape: Heading into Saturday, Villanova had lost seven straight games against Quad 1 opponents and was one of the first four teams projected to miss the NCAA Tournament. Providence didn’t waste time getting its shooting […] The post ALL OF A SUDDEN, NOVA LOOKS LIKE … [Read more...] about ALL OF A SUDDEN, NOVA LOOKS LIKE IT WILL MAKE THE DANCE!
CATS SCRATCH OUT WIN AT PROVIDENCE, ALIVE FOR MADNESS!
By Jack Ryan Justin Moore’s 15 points helped visiting Villanova defeat Providence 71-60 to stay alive for a ticket to March Madness. Moore was 5 of 10 shooting (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Wildcats (17-12, 10-8 Big East Conference). Eric Dixon shot 4 for 12, including 1 for 5 from beyond the […] The post CATS SCRATCH OUT WIN AT PROVIDENCE, ALIVE FOR MADNESS! appeared … [Read more...] about CATS SCRATCH OUT WIN AT PROVIDENCE, ALIVE FOR MADNESS!
NOVA’S IN ‘NEXT FOUR OUT’ LOOKING IN MADNESS BRACKETOLOGY!
By Skip Charles in Vegas Villanova is in Joe Lunardi’s Next Four Out at ESPN. They will have three opportunities before the season ends to earn Quad 1 wins, which could push them over that line or leave them hanging just outside the bubble, but last night’s blowout of Georgetown is more of a warm-up […] The post NOVA’S IN ‘NEXT FOUR OUT’ LOOKING IN MADNESS BRACKETOLOGY! … [Read more...] about NOVA’S IN ‘NEXT FOUR OUT’ LOOKING IN MADNESS BRACKETOLOGY!
BUBBLE-BOY NOVA HAS TO RUN THE TABLE TO MAKE MADNESS!
By Hank Allison Villanova is 15-12 and 8-8 in the Big East. The Cats therefore have must-win games at home tonight against Georgetown and at Providence on Saturday. The Wildcats are viewed favorably by Ken Pomeroy’s advanced rankings despite their record. Villanova is inside the top 35 and ahead of numerous teams that likely have […] The post BUBBLE-BOY NOVA HAS TO RUN THE … [Read more...] about BUBBLE-BOY NOVA HAS TO RUN THE TABLE TO MAKE MADNESS!
CATS BOUNCE BUTLER, AND MARCH MADNESS HOPE BRIGHTEN!
By Hank Allison Eric Dixon scored 22 points and had six rebounds in Villanova’s win over Butler 72-62. The Wildcats improved to 15-11, 8-7 Big East Conference and helped their March Madness chances. Justin Moore scored 13 points, going 4 of 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Brendan Hausen shot 4 for 6, including […] The post CATS BOUNCE BUTLER, AND MARCH MADNESS HOPE BRIGHTEN! … [Read more...] about CATS BOUNCE BUTLER, AND MARCH MADNESS HOPE BRIGHTEN!