Villanova suffered a 14-6 loss to Creighton in game one, with Creighton scoring consistently over six innings after a scoreless start. Despite a late surge by Villanova in the bottom of the seventh, including two home runs and an RBI single, they couldn't close the gap. Josue Valdez and Shane Solari stood out with home runs, while Scott Shaw and Jason Neff also contributed hits.

By the Numbers
  • Josue Valdez hit a three-run home run, his second of the season, finishing 1-3 with three RBI.
  • Shane Solari batted 3-4 with a solo home run, his first career homer.
Yes, But

The strong offensive effort in the late innings was not enough to overcome Creighton's early lead and consistent scoring.

State of Play
  • Creighton dominated from the third inning onwards, building a significant lead against Villanova.
  • Villanova will aim to regroup and improve their performance in game two of the series.
What's Next

The Wildcats are set to face Creighton in game two of the series on April 20 at 1:00 pm, seeking a turnaround in their performance.

Bottom Line

Villanova faced a tough defeat against Creighton in game one but will look to bounce back and put up a stronger fight in the upcoming games of the series.