The date had been circled on the calendars of Philadelphia Basketball fans since July when Temple released their out of conference schedule.
A game on ESPN2 for (what would probably be the Philly Big 5 Championship) plus the main storyline of freshman sensation Jalen Brunson, who spurned his father's alma mater for the Main Line, playing for the first time on the Owls' home court. Throw in Villanova's #1 ranking in the nation and the night was big, on a national level.
Ultimately, it was another Business Trip for 'Nova.