Kilpatrick deals 'Cat hoopsters 72-44 loss
By Jesse Phelps

Villanova's varsity basketball continues to ride the wide shoulders of Djadji Daffe.
Last year's leading rebounder for the CIF Southern Section is up to more of the same, and his scoring touch helped Villanova to a one and one record last week against some tough competition.
Villanova (5-7) opened the week against Kilpatrick and was handed a big loss 72-44. Daffe came to play, netting 18 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. Ryan Kirby contributed nine and five boards and hit a trey. Nate Langelier led the team with three assists in the loss.
Villanova would seem to be regressing, as a year ago Daffe scored 29 points on Jan. 25, in a tight three-point loss. In that game, Villanova had a chance to win, pulling ahead in the last minutes of the fourth quarter only to let it slip away.
This year's Wildcats found a way to rebound in their ensuing matchup vs. Channel Islands, winning by an impressive 15-point margin, 60-45. Channel Islands lost by seven to Kilpatrick in the consolation final of the Nordhoff Tournament a month ago, so the win could be seen as representative of a large leap for the Wildcat team.
Daffe notched another double-double, leading the team with 19 points and 16 rebounds. Kirby hit for 14 points and added six boards and Clark Tevis came up big with 11 and 3 assists.
Villanova coach Matt Dunn was happy with the play of Daffe and Kirby, and said he expects more of the same from his leaders as the season progresses.
The Wildcats, now 5-7, played last night at Santa Clara at 7 p.m.
As of press time, results were unavailable. Their next match is Saturday at home against Bishop Diego, also at 7 p.m.
© 2003 The Ojai Valley News

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