Furman upsets Villanova in overtime

Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY SportsWe knew the Villanova Wildcats would have a hard time repeating last year’s success.

We knew the Villanova Wildcats’ illustrious back-to-back games without a loss streak would eventually end.

We knew the Villanova Wildcats were vulnerable this year, especially after the thrashing they received from the Michigan Wolverines in the Gavitt Games.

What we did not know, however, was that Villanova would suffer a 76-68 defeat at the hands of... the Furman Paladins? Many say college basketball is where the unexpected becomes the ordinary, but this was absurd.

The Paladins didn’t just go on a late run, either. They led or were tied with the reigning defending national…