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Watch: Wild final sequence guides Villanova to upset win
Villanova Wildcats guard Tyler Perkins (4) celebrates with guard Jordan Longino (15) after the game against St. John's Red Storm at William B. Finneran Pavilion. Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Watch: Wild final sequence guides Villanova to upset win

The final 30 seconds of Villanova's upset win over No. 9 St. John's was one of the best sequences in all of college basketball this season.

It all started with Simeon Wilcher's go ahead three-pointer to give the Red Storm a one-point lead with just 28 seconds remaining.

Villanova wasn't going to go down without a fight, as Tyler Perkins knocked down a three-point shot of his own to put the Wildcats back ahead with nine seconds remaining.

St. John's would have one last chance to tie or win the game at the buzzer, but it was unsuccessful, as Wilcher missed what would have been the game-winning three.

The difference in the game was indeed three-point shooting, as Villanova shot 45.8% from three opposed to St. John's 29.7%.

The win for Villanova was its first Quad 1 victory of the season and it has put the Wildcats in a position to play themselves into a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan. 

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