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The Villanova Wildcats trailed for much of the game, but a late surge made this one a back and forth affair with the Virginia Cavaliers with both teams trading big buckets down the stretch.
On the final play, Jay Wright called National Player of the Year candidate Josh Hart’s number, but (RS) freshman Donte DiVincenzo made an incredible tip-in to win the game for hte Wildcats.
Enjoy this one over and over.
VILLANOVA AT THE BUZZER! Donte DiVincenzo with the tip-in!
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) January 29, 2017
COUNT IT! No.1 @NovaMBB defeats No.12 Virginia 61-59 https://t.co/iJZ3fAw6Da
Here’s Wright and DiVincenzo after the game as well.
Just like they drew it up! @NovaMBB's @VUCoachJWright & hero of the day Donte DiVincenzo talk w/@ShannonSpake https://t.co/crOmnCSr98
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) January 29, 2017
The win pushes Villanova’s record to 20-2 on the season and gives them a huge resume win as they chase a 1-seed for the NCAA Tournament. The loss for Virginia makes them 16-4, but they’re still right in the thick of it for a third straight ACC title.