Connecticut defeated Villanova by a score of 66-65 in a game played at Villanova on January 20, 2024. Villanova had an offensive rating of 108.8 compared to an offensive rating of 110.5 for Connecticut. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 59.7, which is 15% slower than the NCAA average.
Villanova's offensive rating in this game was 8% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 8% worse than average. The pace of the game was 11% slower than the adjusted season average for Villanova. Meanwhile, Connecticut's offensive rating in this game was 9% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 7% worse than average. The pace of the game was 12% slower than the adjusted season average for Connecticut.
Currently, Villanova is ranked #41 with their offense ranked #62 and defense ranked #16 while Connecticut is ranked #1 with an offense ranked #2 and a defense ranked #5. Villanova is currently 18-16 while Connecticut is 37-3. Villanova has a strength of schedule ranked #21 while Connecticut's schedule is ranked #29.