The Villanova Wildcats (13-2) improved to 3-0 in Big East play this season with a 72-63 victory at home over the Seton Hall Pirates (12-3) on Wednesday night. Senior center Daniel Ochefu led the way with a double-double, compiling 20 points and 18 rebounds in the game.
On a night when the offense struggled, it was Villanova’s defense that proved to be the difference maker in the game. The Wildcats held Seton Hall to 35 percent shooting from the field, had eight steals, and forced the Pirates into 12 turnovers on the night.
While Villanova may have struggled offensively for most of the game, the ’Cats were able to stay aggressive and get to the free throw line all night.