What will matter more, the marquee wins or the head-scratching losses? Beating Miami in the quarters would have eliminated a lot of doubt; alas, the Irish fell short.
VILLANOVA (19-12 overall, 8-8 in Big East)
Positives
Negatives
Analysis
RPI in 30s
Great strength of schedule
Split with Seton Hall
.500 in league
Lost to Pittsburgh, Boston College
No marquee wins
'Nova couldn't capitalize on Notre Dame's loss earlier Thursday. Now both face a three-day waiting game.