Villanova Annihilates Oklahoma

Last night Villanova took on Oklahoma in a final four matchup game in Houston, Texas. The early part of the first half it was an intense game. Both teams were taking turns of leading the game early in the first half. But, as Josh Hart and the stifling Villanova defense continued to keep Buddy Hield contained the game started to get away from the Oklahoma Sooners. By halftime, the Villanova Wildcats were up 42-28.


However, Oklahoma started out strong cutting the lead to single digits early in the second half. But, Villanova quickly answered back by going on a run of their own to end Oklahoma chances of coming back once and  for all. Josh Hart, Kris  Jenkins, and Ryan Arcidiacono continued to knock down clutch threes which helped Villanova to finish the second half on 25-0 run. On top of that, Oklahoma turned the ball over 17 times. Villanova beat Oklahoma 95-51 to advance to the national championship.


Villanova shot 71 % from the field as well as shooting 61% from the three point line. Their defense was no slouch either they caused 12 steals. Josh Hart scored 23 points and had 8 rebounds. Kris Jenkins scored 18 points and had 8 rebounds. Ryan Arcidiacono scored 15 points. Daniel Ochefu scored 10 points and had 6 rebounds. Phil Booth scored 10 points. Buddy Hield was only able to score 9 points on 4 of 12 shooting. Isaiah Cousins got shut down as well shooting 3 for 14 to only have 8 points. Jordan Woodard was the only bright spot for Oklahoma he scored 12 points. Villanova will play North Carolina in the national championship game Monday night. Villanova's Coach Jay Wright won the NCAA Coach of the year award. Buddy Hield won the Naismith Trophy award.