Wildcats Upend No. 9 UConn 68-66 - Villanova University
Jan 8, 2025 · 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, including 7-of-15 from deep, to regain the lead.
Wildcats to Welcome No. 9 UConn Wednesday Night
Jan 7, 2025 · UConn moved up to No. 9 in this week's Associated Press poll. It rallied past Providence 87-84 Sunday on its home court. Hassan Diarra led the way with 19 points. Villanova, meanwhile, was firing on all cylinders on Saturday, when it downed DePaul 100-56.
Villanova staves off No. 9 UConn in epic win - VU Hoops
Jan 9, 2025 · The Wildcats acquired their second victory over a ranked opponent, this time staving off two-time national champion UConn, 68-66, in a dramatic win at Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday night.
Villanova defeats No. 9 UConn basketball in down-to-the-wire …
Jan 8, 2025 · 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...
Cats survive wild finish to take down No. 9 UConn - villanova…
Jan 8, 2025 · UConn answered with a quick 6-0 spurt to cut the ‘Nova lead in half, extended that push to 18-7 to pull within one just over halfway through the period, and extended it further to 23-9…and suddenly the Huskies had taken back the lead with just under eight minutes to go.
Dixon heats up in 2nd half to lead Villanova to 68-66 win over No. 9 UConn
Jan 9, 2025 · VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — 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 on Wednesday night after the Huskies’ Alex Karaban missed two free throws with 3.1 seconds left.
Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong lead UConn women past Villanova
5 days ago · Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong combined for 43 points in the UConn women’s basketball team’s 100-57 rout of Villanova at Gampel Pavilion.
Villanova upsets No. 9 UConn at home, 68-66, behind Eric …
Jan 9, 2025 · With 1 minute and 7 seconds left Wednesday night, 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.
Villanova visits No. 6 UConn following Strong’s 23-point game
6 days ago · No. 6 UConn hosts the Villanova Wildcats after Sarah Strong scored 23 points in UConn's 96-36 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates.
Bueckers, Strong lead UConn in rout of Villanova 100-57
3 days ago · Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in just three quarters to help No. 6 UConn rout Villanova 100-57 on Wednesday night. Sarah Strong had 22 points and Kaitlyn Chen added ...