When Allan Ray hit a floater with 10:45 to go, the Wildcats had a 54-53 lead.
Allan Ray was the leading scorer for Villanova (15-11, 8-5) with 12 points.
They played yesterday without their star guard, Allan Ray, who will be sidelined for the next three weeks with a broken left foot.
On July 6, 2006, Allan Ray was signed as a free agent.
There is some controversy surrounding a disputed traveling call against Allan Ray made in the closing seconds of the game.
When Allan Ray hit a 3-pointer with 6 minutes 15 seconds remaining, Villanova led, 73-60.
Club bought Allan Ray who was playing only 3 games.
Allan Ray, a junior guard, said the only sound in the cabin was of people crying.
Allan Ray bombed away early in the tournament, but not against the Eagles.
One senior guard, Allan Ray, scored just 9 points.