Villanova can move into a tie atop the Big East standings with Xavier idle for the weekend, but first they must take care of business in Omaha. The CLink is one of the nation’s best venues, and though Villanova has fared well there it is always one of toughest trips of the season.
Villanova seems to have their groove back (who better than DePaul to give it to them?) with the return of Phil Booth to the lineup, and they’ll be full of confidence and ambition on Saturday afternoon.
Creighton meanwhile has hit a tough patch that has seen them slip on to the NCAA Tournament bubble.