Villanova Fends Off Seton Hall

Villanova refuses to allow a Big East upset at the Pavillion, winning 81-71 over Seton Hall.

The first half ended with Villanova up 41-34. In the second half, it was much more competitive with the two top Big East players Scotty Reynolds of Villanova and Jeremy Hazell of Seton Hall scoring back and forth, making it a very close game.

Seton Hall started to lose it with fouls and turnovers late in the second half as the Wildcat's went on to win it 81-71. Seton hall has now lost seven straight to Villanova and ten straight at the Pavillion.

The No. 2 Villanova Wildcats are now 20-1 (9-0), and with a Kansas loss tomorrow against Colorado, will give Villanova there first time ever being ranked No.1.

Seton Hall is now fighting for their lives in the tournament, now having their sixth Big East loss and second consecutive.

Seton Hall 12-8 (3-6) Twelfth Big East

Villanova 20-1 (9-0) First Big East

Team’s MVP’s

Seton Hall
Seton Hall's Jeremy Hazell, who has averaged 16 points per game against Villanova through his career, scored 32 points tonight making it his highest scoring against Villanova.

Villanova
Antonio Pena had also played a very well game, scoring 16 points and getting eight rebounds for the Wildcat's.