After a full 4 days of rest following the big West Virginia win, Villanova looked lackluster and played sloppy at times yesterday in a 92-81 victory over the feisty Providence Friars at the Wachovia Center. Turnovers, especially against the press, seemed to be a big problem for the Wildcats. Give credit to Providence though, as they are very active and quick on defense. Nonetheless, the good guys took care of business late, which is what you are supposed to do as a decided favorite and the #4 team in the nation. Below are some articles recapping the win and how the Cats can get better.
-#4 Villanova Too Much for Providence in 92-81 Win
-The Closer: Reynolds’ 2nd-Half Numbers Turn Heads
-Villanova’s Winning Formula Works Again in Win over Providence
-Reynolds Rescues Villanova Again
-Video Clip from CSN Philly (this link will take you to the video page for Comcast SportsNet…click on the SPORTSNITE tab and the clip is from entitled, “Jay Wright talks about Nova’s sloppy start-2/12″)
Hopefully, Villanova can rectify their mistakes in a hurry, because the desperate and hated UConn Huskies come to town tomorrow night. Two things I can’t wait for: 1) Bill Raftery announcing, obviously and 2) Jim Calhoun calling his standard timeout 30 seconds into the game and ripping his players.
Seamus
Vinnie
February 14, 2010
Thank you Louisville!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!