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#1 Villanova No Longer Undefeated As Their Win Streak Is Snapped By Butler 66-58

You knew there was going to a time when Villanova would get beat  but we didn't know when or who would beat them. 

That time came Wednesday night when Butler defeated Villanova 66-58  while they also snapped their twenty game win streak. "according to http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010417aab.html

Jalen Brunson lead Villanova with 23 points while Josh Hart added 13 points to go along with eight rebounds. "according to http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010417aab.html

Defense played a big part in the win for Butler while Villanova head coach Jay Wright also received a technical foul. "according to http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010417aab.html

The second half began fast for Butler as Andrew Chrabascz scored for Butler. The game toe to toe down the stretch with 6:24 left as Josh Hart made a bucket that gave Villanova a one point advantage at 51 -50 after Keethan Savage put Butler back in front 53-52 with a jumper while a basket by Kelan Martin  gave Butler a 55-52 lead. While a  defensive stop  for Butler along with a couple free throws sealed the  66-58 win for Butler.  On the night Butler was 15-15 from the foul line. "according to http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010417aab.html

Since Villanova is now no longer undefeated who will be the new number one team in the country ? Will it be Baylor who has a record of 13-0 ?