The Wildcats , who were 27 - point favorites , only led 28 - 27 at halftime .
For a half , Villanova ( 22 - 3 , 12 - 1 Big East ) hardly looked like the nation 's top team .
The Villanova , who were 27 - point favorites , only led 28 - 27 at halftime .
For a half , Villanova ( 22 - 3 , 12 - 1 Big East ) hardly looked like the nation 's top team .