The two top 20 teams beat each other up for the entire game and continued to trade baskets, but the Villanova Wildcats were able to defeat the Butler Bulldogs in Hinkle.
Although both the Villanova Wildcats and Butler Bulldogs have been heralded for their offensive efficiency during this season, with both teams scoring significantly more than 75 points per game, it was the defense of both teams that stole the show in this match-up. Both teams were extremely gritty and tough on both ends of the floor, which was a major reason for the low final score of 60-55 in favor of the Wildcats.