Villanova has found their way to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2009. They have blown by their opponents so far along the way. Blowing out UNC-Asheville and also Iowa in the first couple of rounds, Miami defeated nationally beloved Wichita State in the second round. A berth in the Elite Eight would be on the line.

This game ended up being a rout. Villanova never trailed in this game. While it was a rout, at first it looked like it could be a game. At the half, Villanova only led by six points. That was thanks to a Kris Jenkins three pointer from the logo on center court—that is Steph Curry range! After the break, ‘Nova used a balanced attack to just keep piling the points on…and that they did. ‘Nova ended up winning 92-69.

Ryan Arcidiacono and Kris Jenkins both ended up scoring 21 points for ‘Nova. Sheldon McClellan scored 26 for Miami, and  Angel Rodriguez would add 13 in a losing effort.

Villanova will advance to play Kansas in the Elite Eight…one step closer to cutting down the nets.