It was a battle between two teams that few believed would still be playing today, but Villanova upset fifth seeded Clemson, while the 13th seeded Saints shocked fourth seeded Vanderbilt.
The win puts Villanova in the “Sweet 16” for the third time in four years.
Villanova last won the national championship in 1985.
KYW’s Jim Melwert reports parishioners attending mass at St. Thomas of Villanova Church say the Easter celebration is the most important part of the day right now. But the NCAA tournament game against Siena is also figuring into holiday plans.