Syracuse vs Villanova Recap - Villanova Wins 75-71
Syracuse vs Villanova Recap - Villanova Wins 75-71
Syracuse was burned for 25 points by Darrun Hilliard on Saturday as Villanova picked up a 75-71 win at Villanova Pavilion.
Villanova was a 7-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Villanova got 14 points from Mouphtaou Yarou and another 13 points from James Bell. Darrun Hilliard contributed 6 assists, while Mouphtaou Yarou cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Syracuse got 23 points from Brandon Triche in a losing cause and another 17 points from Michael Carter-Williams. Brandon Triche contributed 4 assists for them, while Rakeem Christmas had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Villanova were victorious, as the score was 32-26 at the break.
Villanova won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-41.

