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Any worries about the Villanova Wildcats being challenged tonight at home against a strong Creighton Bluejay team were quickly answered. Villanova put a beat down on the Creighton from the start and never looked back in the 98-78 impressive home win.
Villanova came into this game on a tear and looking like they deserved their top ranking. But they were still facing a very good team tonight that featured one of the best back courts in the country in Foster and Thomas. And both Creighton guards played good, but not nearly good enough to keep it close.
Marcus Foster led the Bluejays in scoring with 20 points on 8-16 shooting. Those are solid numbers any other night. But they needed a 30+ point game from him to have a realistic shot at winning. His partner in crime at the guard position, Khyri Thomas, didn’t miss a shot. He was a perfect 5-5 from the field and 2-2 from the 3 point line. Why wasn’t he more aggressive? On nights like this, he should have gotten off closer to 15-20 shots, not 5.
Villanova got their usual balanced effort as all five starters hit double-digits. Bridges led the way with 21 points on 8-14 shooting from the field and 3-6 from the 3 point line. All-American Jalen Brunson was right behind him with 19 points and 4-5 from downtown. They built a 15 point half time lead and Creighton could never pull close after that.
The Villanova Wildcats are looking unstoppable and tonight was yet another example of that. Head coach Jay Wright has everything going and they are rolling along with impressive style. They are now 21-1 on the year and will play next on Sunday when they host Seton Hall. They will have a tough rematch at Creighton on February 24th.
The Bluejays should bounce back when they play at DePaul on Wednesday next week. But they will have a major test on February 10th when they host the 6th ranked Xavier Musketeers. Every game matters in this brutal part of the conference season and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds.
