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It's all over for the Wildcats.
St. Mary's brought Villanova's NCAA Tournament run to an end.
Final: SMC 75, VU 68
Too much Omar Samhan (32 points), some luck (banked 3 by McConnell) and not enough Scottie Reynolds.
Give credit to the SMC defense. Like Robert Morris, the Gaels took Reynolds out of his game. He never found a rhythm and finished with eight points.
This is the first time Jay Wright has lost in the second round since he arrived at Villanova nine years ago. He was 4-0 in the second round coming into the game.

This is it. Down to the wire time for the 'Cats.
Maalik Wayns continues to make plays.
Scottie did hit a big 3 when Villanova needed it.
Key, though, is that the 'Cats can't give up a triple. Samhan has 32 and is scoring at will. Three's, though, are killers at this point.

Last 7:36 should be interesting. Villanova on an 11-4 run over the last five minutes.
Unsung heroes abound. Pena coming up big, even though he didn't start. King came off the bench, hit a tough shot and was fouled. Can give the 'Cats the lead.
Difference, though, has been defense. 'Cats have been getting after it. Still can't stop Samhan, but getting after it.

The torch is being passed right before our eyes. It's not Scottie Reynolds and Reggie Redding leading the comeback, it's Maalik Wayns, Dominic Cheek, Maurice Sutton, along with Antonio Pena.
The kids have the 'Cats back in the game. Pena has a chance to tie it with a free throw after the TV timeout.
Wayns playing like an upper classmen. He's been terrific. Team has actually been looking for him. That shows you the torch is already starting to be passed.

Villanova is being beaten by a team with five Australians.
Really.
Nothing against the Aussies. Good people, great country, even though it did begin as a British penal colony.
But basketball? Come on. 'Cats should be embarrassed.
Can't lose to a team with that student visas

St. Mary's was better in every way in the first half and has a 38-31 lead.
The Gaels were better on offense, defense, you name it. Even their fans were more vocal, although not too bright.
One yelled to Villanova during the first half, "Go back to the ACC."
Anyway, the deficit would have been worse had it not been for Corey Stokes. He hit two big 3-pointers to get the Wildcats back into the game.
Still, the problem that has plagued Villanova all season, mainly defense, continues to be a problem. The Gaels have been the better defensive team and that's why they have a seven-point lead at the break.
What is wrong with Scottie Reynolds?
His only field goal in the first half was a steal that he converted into a layup. He only has three baskets in the tournament.
Not good.
Maybe it's The Dunk. The Wildcats rarely play well here during the regular season. Villanova is 12-15 in this building against Providence.
Omar Samhan is the real deal. He has 15 points at halftime and could drop 40 on the 'Cats at this point.
However, Jack McCaffery believes that Villanova has weathered the storm and will come back to win, although not by 20 points.
Me? I'm not so sure.
I have a funny feeling the careers of Scottie Reynolds, Reggie Redding and Russell Wooten (who) will come to an end.