Key Stats:
Creighton did a lot of things pretty well, and still lost by 20. Villanova’s the #1 team in the country for a reason, in case it wasn’t clear. The Jays shot 49% from the field (25-51) and 33% from three (6-18), and shot well in both halves (59% overall in the first, 50% in the second). They drew fouls, got to the line, and were stellar on free throws (22-24). They scored 32 points in the paint. They only had eight turnovers, and offset four of them with steals of their own.