Villanova had won 18-straight season openers entering Tuesday night.
The Wildcats were able to extend that streak to 19 with a 91-51 win over visiting Mount St. Mary’s, but after an unorthodox and challenging season impacted by COVID-19, this victory felt unique from the others and ideally the start of a more normal college basketball season.
“It was definitely exciting,” Villanova guard Justin Moore said. “We were excited to finally have the fans out there, but really excited to be back playing with my guys and my teammates out there, together. That’s the most exciting.”
With plenty of returners back, although there are a few gaps to fill from offseason departures, the ‘Cats were able to hit the ground running.