Villanova's 2023-24 season came to a close with a 71-57 loss to Illinois in the WBIT championship game after leading at halftime.

By the Numbers
  • Villanova finished the year at 22-13, while Illinois improved to 19-15.
  • Lucy Olsen led Villanova with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the game.
  • Illinois shot 45.8% from the field, 53.3% from three-point range, and 64.3% from the free-throw line.
  • Illinois outrebounded Villanova 45-27 and committed just seven turnovers.
Yes, But

Villanova struggled in the second half, allowing Illinois to take control and secure the victory.

State of Play
  • Illinois dominated the third quarter with a 16-5 run to open up a lead.
  • Lucy Olsen surpassed Adrianna Hahn to move into ninth place on Villanova's all-time scoring list with 1,504 career points.
What's Next

Villanova will reflect on their successful season and look to improve for future competitions.

Bottom Line

Villanova fell short in the WBIT championship game despite a strong effort, highlighting the team's potential for future success with key players like Lucy Olsen.