In a college basketball game held in Omaha, Villanova Wildcats, with a record of 8-4, overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Creighton with a final score of 68-66 in overtime. At halftime, Creighton had led 34-24, but Villanova's shooting improved in the second half, despite being just 1 for 10 from three in the first half. Eric Dixon, Villanova's dependable big, was instrumental in the victory, scoring 32 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, including a game-winning three-pointer. The Wildcats' defensive efforts, along with committing only eight turnovers in 45 minutes, were also highlighted as key factors in their success. The win is considered the best of the Kyle Neptune era at Villanova and marks their third tier-one win of the season.
Villanova beats No. 12 Creighton in OT! https://t.co/7nOEeUPE3o
this is best win of the kyle neptune era at Villanova. third tier one win. this one over 12 creighton at omaha. cats found their shot, defended entire second half, overtime. 32 points in the paint.
Villanova TAKES DOWN Creighton! Our INSTANT reaction to the Wildcats much needed win! AFTER DARK: https://t.co/v5XxDieDIu https://t.co/Ln9pzzKXGI
Villanova came back to win in Omaha against Creighton after being down 14 early in the second half. Eric Dixon was dominant with 32 points, but it was also the Wildcats defensive effort in the second half that stood out.
That game was… something. Complete chaos, not nearly as pretty as you’d expect a Creighton game to be. Credit to Eric Dixon, has always torched Kalkbrenner and did it again today. 32 points, including that clutch three ball. Nova gets a huge, huge win in Omaha.
Incredible win for Villanova in OT at Creighton. Down 14 in the second half. Eric Dixon was incendiary. 32 points 6 rebs. Nova only committed eight turnovers in 45 mins.
ERIC DIXON. Nova's valuable big goes for 32 points, makes game winning three as Cats (8-4) show character, rallies from 14 down to def Creighton, 68-66, in overtime at Omaha.
Villanova with a big time win at Creighton.
And Creighton blew a 14-point lead, now trails Villanova in overtime. https://t.co/YpHzF58bl4
Villanova has hit five of their last seven threes, Eric Dixon is finally getting it going offensively and the Wildcats have cut Creighton's lead to just six in Omaha.
12 Creighton leads Nova 34- 24 at half in Omaha. dependable big Eric Dixon has 15 for the Cats, but Nova is shooting just 28 percent as a team and is 1 for 10 from three.