Daily News | Powered by its defense, Villanova routs Providence on Senior Night
Friday night’s matchup between No. 15 Villanova and Providence did not feature any spectacular offensive performances. Instead, it was a defensive battle in which both teams struggled to find a rhythm.
“I was really pleased with our defense, the first half especially,” Villanova head coach Denise Dillon said. “We talked about crowding the ball and we did just that. … I think this group really knows the importance of defense creating offense.” Sophomores Lucy Olsen and Christina Dalce joined Siegrist in double figures. Olsen recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Dalce added 11 points and six rebounds.Providence was led by Olivia Olsen, who finished with 15 points, four rebounds, and three blocks. Grace Efosa and Janai Crooms also scored in double figures with 13 and 12, respectively.It was clear from the first 10 minutes that Villanova was the better team.
The Friars gained some momentum in the second half, scoring the first four points of the third quarter, but the Wildcats responded with a 5-0 run to settle themselves.Villanova’s offense was running just how Dillon likes with a lot of motion. The Wildcats moved the ball effectively, recording 22 assists on 25 field goals.
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