Villanova Defeats No. 9 UConn 68-66

Villanova Wildcats secured a narrow 68-66 victory over the No. 9 ranked UConn Huskies in a thrilling match at Villanova's on-campus gym. Eric Dixon led Villanova with 23 points, including a strong second-half performance, while Wooga Poplar contributed 18 points. Villanova led by as many as 12 points, but UConn, led by Solo Ball's 16 points, mounted a comeback to briefly take the lead. The game was tied late, but Alex Karaban missed two crucial free throws with 3.1 seconds remaining, sealing UConn's fate. This loss ended UConn's eight-game winning streak, while Villanova improved to 11-5, 4-1 in the Big East conference. The game marked the first time since 1995 that these teams played in front of fans at Villanova's campus.