There were many highs and lows throughout the 2022-23 season, and Tuesday night certainly wasn’t one of Villanova’s shining moments.
The Wildcats fell on the road in the opening round of the NIT, losing to No. 2-seeded Liberty, 62-57, officially putting an end to an even 17-17 season for the ‘Cats.
“Congrats to Liberty, I thought their defense was unbelievable,” Villanova coach Kyle Neptune said. “They made a lot of timely shots, they’re a tough team. Happy for those guys.”
It was a defensive battle for most of the game, but at times there were also poor offensive stretches by both teams, which helped keep it a tight battle throughout the way — whether it was a bad decision that led to a turnover, a forced shot, missed open ones, or lack of movement.