Friday’s Arizin: Daily links for Mar. 5

The “news”:

(Subscription required) O’Neil: Villanova’s Collin Gillespie doesn’t deserve to have it end like this | The Athletic
No player deserves to have his season cut short by an injury — not a freshman, not a walk-on, no one. But this is especially cruel for a senior such as Gillespie, and this one came with an even sharper dagger.

(Subscription required) Villanova’s 5 best lineup options without Collin Gillespie running the point | The Athletic
With Collin Gillespie lost for the season, how will Villanova adjust its starting lineup?

Bracketology: How Villanova will be evaluated by the selection committee following the Gillespie injury | CBS Sports
A look at bracketology.

Women’s Basketball: Maddy Siegrist named finalist for the Katrina McClain Award | Villanova Athletics
The super sophomore is in the final five for the annual award given to the top power forward in women’s college basketball.

Women’s Basketball: Siegrist, Herlihy earn All-Big East honors | Villanova Athletics
Maddy Siegrist was a unanimous first team All-Big East selection, while Herlihy picked up second team honors.

Women’s Track: McKenna named Mid-Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year | Villanova Athletics
McKenna Keegan picked up a nice accolade before running at the NCAA Championships next week.

Women’s Soccer: Wildcats fall in overtime to Red Storm | Villanova Athletics
After a scoreless bout in regulation, Villanova lost a tough one in overtime to St. John’s.