Villanova surprised St. John's, mounting an impressive comeback to win the game. St. John's seemed to be in command, with a 88% chance to win during the middle stretches of the game, but no lead proved large enough.
Villanova entered the game as the strong favorite, with a 72% chance to win before the game started. St. John's took their first lead toward the beginning of the game, leading up to the exciting finish.