Xavier v. Villanova: takeaways from tape delay

Tell 'em what they've won, Paul. Frank Victores-USA TODAY SportsI worked overnight and then had to go right to church. Since - unlike Naji Marshall - I actually need rest, a nap was in order before I got to watch the game. With shouts to Bry and Donnie for providing live coverage, here's what I got from the experience.

You can't dance with the champ

Our boys endured some tough stretches in the first half, falling down by nine and looking for a second like they were going to suffer the annual Villanova [butt] kicking once again. Then something clicked. A modest 16-10 run to close the half put Xavier within touching distance, where they stayed for the first 8 minutes of the second half. From…