Saint Joseph's University's basketball team, known as St. Joe's, caused a major upset by defeating the 18th-ranked Villanova team with a score of 78-65. This victory marked St. Joe's first win at Villanova since 2004. The unexpected outcome has raised questions about Villanova's performance, as they had previously secured wins against strong teams like Maryland, Texas Tech, UNC, and Memphis. St. Joe's recent success, including taking Kentucky to overtime, has highlighted their remarkable turnaround. The defeat has significantly impacted Villanova's standing, with losses to both Penn and St. Joe's, despite earlier victories over formidable opponents. The game's outcome has reshaped perceptions of both teams' capabilities and set the stage for future matchups.
St. Joseph's def Villanova, 78-65 at the Finn to advance to finals of Big 5 Classic at Wells Fargo against Temple. 18-ranked nova plays in fifth place game v Drexel at 2. Welcome back Big 5 City Series.
St. Joe’s downs No. 18 Villanova for first Holy War win since 2011 https://t.co/2a6xOgKCRC
St. Joe's (+12.5) beats No. 18 Villanova outright 78-65 and cashes a +650 underdog on the ML. It's St. Joe's first win vs. Villanova since 2011 🧐 Both of Villanova's (6-2) losses this season have been as a double-digit favorite
ST JOE’S UPSETS NO. 18 VILLANOVA 🚨 The Hawks grab their first win at Finneran Pavilion since 2004 😯 https://t.co/Ou7vkpBjh6
What a bizarre start for Villanova. Wins over Maryland, Texas Tech, Memphis and North Carolina, and now losses to Penn and St Joes. Strange team.
St Joseph’s beat Villanova by 13 Kentucky resume looking better already
Twelve days ago, Saint Joseph's lost at home to Texas A&M Commerce. Since then, they've taken Kentucky to overtime in Lexington and beat Villanova on the road by 13. (With a win over Sacred Heart in between.) Quite the turnaround for Billy Lange's team.
FINAL: Saint Joseph's 78, No. 18 Villanova 65. At the Finn. Bahamas hangover? Was only five days ago when the Wildcats led Memphis by 35 in the championship game -- and beat this apparent juggernaut of a North Carolina team the day before.
Villanova beat Maryland by 17, Texas Tech by 16, UNC in OT and Memphis by 16 in the span of eight days ... And now down 14 late to Saint Joe's. So maybe Saint Joe's is kind good? Took Kentucky to OT last week.
Saint Joe's up seven on Villanova with 12 minutes to go ...
No. 18 Villanova trails @SJUHawks_MBB 43-35 at half. Saint Joe's last win at Villanova was in 2004. https://t.co/YWpjqtvuot
Let's try this again....My bad.... This week's Hoop Thoughts at @TheMessenger * VILLANOVA bounces back from its loss to Penn * UNC is looking good--and different * Kentucky's explosive offense * Games to watch this week * Lots more goodies! https://t.co/FAdKU9wOgl