Connecticut defeated Villanova by a score of 78-54 in a game played at Connecticut on February 24, 2024. Connecticut had an offensive rating of 117.6 compared to an offensive rating of 81.4 for Villanova. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 66.3, which is 5% slower than the NCAA average.
Connecticut's offensive rating in this game was 16% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 24% better than average. The pace of the game was 2% slower than the adjusted season average for Connecticut. Meanwhile, Villanova's offensive rating in this game was 19% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 14% worse than average. The pace of the game was 1% slower than the adjusted season average for Villanova.
Currently, Connecticut is ranked #1 with their offense ranked #2 and defense ranked #5 while Villanova is ranked #41 with an offense ranked #62 and a defense ranked #16. Connecticut is currently 37-3 while Villanova is 18-16. Connecticut has a strength of schedule ranked #29 while Villanova's schedule is ranked #21.