March Madness: No. 2 Villanova will face No. 15 Delaware in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

“We’re excited coming off the Massive East Championship,” stated Villanova freshman Abby Jansen. “We’re so excited right here.”

Colin Gillespie nailed consecutive late 3-pointers which helped Villanova take down Creighton 54-48 Saturday night time at Madison Sq. Backyard.

The No. 2 seed Villanova will face the No. 15 seed College of Delaware this coming Friday in Pittsburgh.

“They had been all cheering,” stated Villanova sophomore Jimmy Gimboli. “I believe they in all probability have the identical sentiment as us — that it will be straightforward. I dont know if it’s going to be too straightforward.”

“It is an ideal historical past between the 2 colleges and they’re a really well-coached staff, a really gifted staff and we’re on the point of go and put together for them tonight,” stated Villanova ahead Brandon Slater.

For the College of Delaware, it is the primary time the Blue Hens have made it into the event since 2014.

“Successful a convention and being part of it, it appears a lot greater and it is such an thrilling factor,” stated College of Delaware level guard Kevin Anderson.

College students say after a tricky time with COVID-19 restrictions the faculty basketball custom is again and in individual, bringing a brand new power to campus this 12 months.