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Amid adversity that included positive COVID-19 tests and injuries, Villanova’s players dealt with it admirably

The Wildcats finished with an 18-7 record after a 62-51 loss to Baylor in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Jay Wright liked the way his players handled season-long challenges

Villanova head coach Jay Wright argues a call against Baylor in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Villanova head coach Jay Wright argues a call against Baylor in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 27, 2021.(AP Photo/AJ Mast)Read moreAJ Mast / AP