Villanova Advances to Big East Tournament Semifinals with Nail-Biting Victory Over Boston College

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In a thrilling finish, No. 14 Villanova edged No. 10 Boston College 67-64 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals to face the winner of the Syracuse-Providence quarterfinal matchup. The Wildcats' Eric Eberz led the team with 20 points, while Boston College's Danya Abrams scored 30 points to pace his team. The game saw several pivotal moments, including Abrams' consecutive 30-point games in the Big East Tournament, a record in conference history.

Key Takeaways:

  • Villanova advanced to the Big East Tournament semifinals with a 67-64 victory over Boston College, improving their record to 23-7.
  • Eric Eberz scored 20 points to lead the Wildcats, while Danya Abrams paced Boston College with 30 points.
  • Abrams became the first player in Big East Tournament history to post consecutive 30-point games.
  • Villanova's Kerry Kittles, the Big East Player of the Year, scored just three points in the second half, averaging 21.3 points per game.
  • Abrams scored 38 points in Thursday night's win over Seton Hall.
  • Brad Christianson's pass to Duane Woodward was ruled to have taken place before a timeout had been called, giving the ball back to Villanova with four seconds left.

Statistics:

  • Villanova's final record: 23-7
  • Boston College's final record: 9-19
  • Danya Abrams' points per game average in the Big East Tournament: 30 points
  • Abrams' consecutive 30-point games in the Big East Tournament: 2
  • Villanova's free throw percentage: 73%

Sources:

  • Associated Press
  • The New York Times
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