Villanova Upsets No. 9 UConn, Bolsters NCAA Tournament Hopes

A narrow 68-66 victory over UConn marks Villanova's first Quad 1 win this season, keeping their postseason aspirations alive.

Villanova defeated No. 9 UConn 68-66, snapping the Huskies' eight-game winning streak and improving to 11-5 overall and 4-1 in the Big East.
Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 23 points, including 18 in the second half, despite struggling with his shooting efficiency.
UConn's Alex Karaban missed two critical free throws in the final seconds, sealing Villanova's victory in a tightly contested game.
The win is Villanova's first Quad 1 victory of the season and the most significant achievement under third-year head coach Kyle Neptune.
Villanova remains outside Joe Lunardi's projected NCAA Tournament field but has a chance to strengthen its case in upcoming Big East matchups.