Nova Beats Dayton in Puerto Rico

Junior big man Antonio Pena calmly sank two free throws with 14 seconds remaining to solidify 6th ranked Villanova’s 71-65 win over Dayton.

‘Nova (4-0) got 18 from Corey Fisher (4-8FG, 10-12FT) as the Wildcats, who led by as much 18 in the second half, made their last 9 shots from the Free Throw line to ensure the victory and their place in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Final.

For the Wildcats, Taylor King added 14 and Pena had 13; ‘Tone was also 2 rebounds short of his third consecutive Double-Double.

Villanova will play the winner of Kansas St. & Mississippi on Sunday.