Drexel defeated Villanova by a score of 57-55 in a game played at a neutral site on December 2, 2023. Villanova had an offensive rating of 94.0 compared to an offensive rating of 97.4 for Drexel. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 58.5, which is 17% slower than the NCAA average.
Villanova's offensive rating in this game was 7% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 4% better than average. The pace of the game was 13% slower than the adjusted season average for Villanova. Meanwhile, Drexel's offensive rating in this game was 4% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 8% better than average. The pace of the game was 13% slower than the adjusted season average for Drexel.
Currently, Villanova is ranked #41 with their offense ranked #62 and defense ranked #16 while Drexel is ranked #152 with an offense ranked #200 and a defense ranked #102. Villanova is currently 18-16 while Drexel is 19-12. Villanova has a strength of schedule ranked #21 while Drexel's schedule is ranked #241.