Kansas Jayhawks (32-6) vs Villanova Wildcats (30-7)
Saturday, April 02, 2022 at 6:09 pm
Wildcats were 19-4 in the Big East this year. Notable wins in the NCAA Tournament by 10 to Ohio St, 8 to Michigan and 6 to Houston. They were tops in offensive efficiency in conference behind 36% shooting from three, 52.2% inside and 84.6% at the line. Defensively in the Big East strong on the glass and held opponents to 31.8% from three along with 48.4% around the bucket. Kansas 17-4 in the Big 12. Notable wins in the NCAA Tourney to Creighton by 7, Providence by 5 and Miami by 26. They didn’t cover against those two Big East teams in victory. Jayhawks were best in offensive efficiency in the Big 12 with strong rebounding, 35.6% from three and 51.4% inside. Defensively Kansas held conference foes to 27.5% from three with 47% inside the arc. Past five games Wildcats holding teams to 36.4% shooting along with 18.3% from three. Seniors step up for them in this one. Play Villanova +4.