Villanova vs. Michigan 2018: Game Time and Stats to Know for National Title Game

No. 1 Villanova and No. 3 Michigan advanced to Monday's National Championship in San Antonio in different ways.

Jay Wright's Wildcats used a plethora of three-pointers to keep No. 1 Kansas out of the contest, while the Wolverines relied on impressive numbers from their star forward to end No. 11 Loyola of Chicago's Cinderella run.

Both teams possess similarities, as they have a strong collection of guards and big men who are able to knock down shots from the perimeter. But Villanova has an edge in offensive depth.

As you prepare for Monday's showdown between the Big East and Big Ten, here is a look at some key stats from Saturday that have a chance of carrying over into Monday.

Game Time

No. 1 Villanova vs. No. 3 Michigan (9:20 p.m. ET, TBS) 

Stats to Know

Moritz Wagner's Final Four Double-Double

Michigan forward Moritz Wagner joined rarefied air in Saturday's win over Loyola-Chicago, as he became the third player in the past 40 years to record 20 points and 15 rebounds in a Final Four game, per ESPN Stats & Info:

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In leading the Wolverines to victory, Moritz Wagner became the 3rd player in the last 40 years with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a National Semifinal game, joining Akeem Olajuwon (1983) and Larry Bird (1979). pic.twitter.com/GQkzCN53gx

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 1, 2018"

The German carried the Wolverines into the championship game, as he made 10 of his 16 field goals on the way to scoring 24 points.

The double-double was Wagner's eighth of the season, and he last achieved the feat in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals against Nebraska.

Although he is one of the tallest players on the court, Wagner doesn't just assert his dominance in the paint.

Just like his Villanova counterparts, Wagner stretches defenders by moving out to the three-point line, where he made nine shots in five NCAA tournament games.

Wagner might not put up 24 points and 15 rebounds again Monday, but if he reaches somewhere around 20 points and 10 rebounds, the Wolverines should be in good shape.

Poor Shooting by Michigan Guards

Wagner's double-double hid a few of John Beilein's Wolverines' offensive flaws Saturday night.

The starting guard duo of Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Zavier Simpson combined to shoot 2-of-17 from the field and missed all eight of their three-pointers.

Abdur-Rahkman's poor shooting night continued a trend that started with a rough performance against No. 14 Montana in the round of 64.

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The senior guard from Pennsylvania is 21-of-62 in March Madness, with just 16 points in his past two games.

Simpson isn't expected to be Michigan's top scorer on any night since he is more important on defense, but his production dropped off after the Big Ten tournament, during which he reeled off four straight double-digit point outings.

Since the start of the Big Dance, Simpson's offensive numbers have been futile at best, as he has scored 29 points in five games.

While Michigan received solid numbers from Charles Matthews on the perimeter Saturday, it needs more from all five of its starters in order to keep up with Villanova's scoring depth.

Villanova's Record-Setting 3-Point Barrage

Seven Villanova players knocked down three-pointers in Saturday's historic performance against Kansas.

By halftime, the Wildcats had tied the record for most baskets from three-point range in a Final Four game with 13, per SportsCenter's official Twitter account:

The barrage continued with five more triples in the second half, with the Wildcats finishing 18-of-40 from downtown.

While most teams have one or two threats from beyond the arc, everyone who steps on the hardwood in a Villanova uniform is capable of knocking down a game-changing three-point basket.

One of the guards typically headlines an impressive shooting performance by the Wildcats, but that wasn't the case Saturday, as forward Eric Paschall led the team with a quartet of three-pointers.

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Omari Spellman, Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo hit three each, Phil Booth and Mikal Bridges added a pair and Collin Gillespie made one of his own in the 95-79 win.

Given the Wildcats' remarkable shooting depth, it is hard not to pick them as the favorite entering Monday's National Championship.

The only way Villanova loses is if it fails to make more than five three-point shots, which forces it to go inside, where Wagner and Jon Teske will be waiting to defend shots.

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