Villanova Clinches the Title

Villanova clinches the title but loses a leader. The Creighton Blue Jays (17-8) came into the Finneran Pavilion to battle the Villanova Wild Cats (17-4) with the Big East Title at stake.

Villanova survived a frantic Creighton comeback. They pulled out a 72-60 victory that gives Nova its seventh title in eight years. As was not sunshine and rainbows as team leader, Collin Gillespie went down with an ugly left knee injury.

“No one has had as much impact on a team in a year as Colin does here,” said Head Coach, Jay Wright. “He’s our spiritual leader, the work ethic he’s our leader. He’s tough to replace. We’re going to have to grow up real quick and guys are going to have to step up and I think they will.”

With the title secured, ‘Nova can afford to sit Gillespie out for its game against Providence. A huge first half that had the ‘Cats in front, 42-23 made the difference. The Blue Jays were able to unfurl a 19-2 second-half rally that made it a five-point contest.

BIG EAST Regular Season Champs for the 7️⃣th time in the last 8️⃣ years!
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— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) March 4, 2021

Justin Moore accounted for 24 points with a double-double coming from Jeremiah Robinson-Earl with his 14 points, 14 rebound performance. Mitch Ballock led Creighton with 14 points and was helped by Damien Jefferson who was good for 13. Villanova clinches the title but loses a leader.

Kevin Neibauer

Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.

Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.

A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.