Ankle injuries appeared to be a major concern entering Tuesday night, but Collin Gillespie was healthy enough to carry the team on his back.
The senior guard racked up a career-high 33 points and hit the three-point dagger with 29 seconds left to shut down a raucous Dunkin Donuts Center to help No. 10 Villanova escape with an 89-84 win over No. 8 Providence.
While Gillespie provided the late-game close-out heroics, his teammate Justin Moore, who also had his share of ankle ailments, didn’t appear to be slowed down either.
“I’m so proud of Collin and Justin,” Villanova coach Jay Wright said.