Daily News | Caleb Daniels’ clutch threes lift Villanova over Butler in a defensive battle
On a quiet night, offensively and in the Finneran Pavilion, Villanova’s final field goal was the biggest exclamation point of the year.were well on their way to a comfortable, if uneventful, victory. They led, 56-48, with 90 seconds to go when Brandon Slater found space at the top of the key. He drove to his left, and, when met in front of the hoop by Butler’s 6-10 center Jalen Thomas, Slater elevated, slamming the ball over the big man.
Four starters scored nine or more points. Justin Moore led the way with 15, while Daniels added 13. Daniels hit threes on consecutive possessions midway through the second half, turning a one-point game into a seven-point lead. The Wildcats cruised to victory from there. To win on an off shooting night, the Wildcats relied on defense, ball security, and finding a way to get to the line. Villanova’s defense was relentless, allowing few good looks, especially beyond the arc.
The Wildcats won the turnover battle, only committing seven. Villanova outscored Butler, 10-0, off turnovers.
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