VU Hoops · Nov 27, 2023
Three takeaways from Villanova’s third Battle 4 Atlantis title
What a difference a year can make. Last season, Villanova went 0-3 in the PK85 Invitational. Not only did they go home winless, but one of those losses was against the Portland Pilots.
That is a distant, distant memory now. Villanova spent the Thanksgiving week in the Bahamas yet again, playing in the Battle 4 Atlantis. They beat both previously undefeated Texas Tech and Memphis by 16 points each. Kyle Neptune got his biggest signature win yet as Villanova’s coach by taking out No. 14-ranked North Carolina in the semis.
Throughout the tournament, Villanova looked fast, athletic, and strong. All these traits were on display as Villanova played high level defense in each game.