JayVaughn Pinkston scored 20 points, including the clinching free throws in overtime, as Villanova overcame a rally by Butler for a 76-73 victory Tuesday night.
The Bulldogs were aiming for a marquee victory in their Big East debut. But the Wildcats (12-1, 1-0), still stinging from Saturday's loss at No. 2 Syracuse, wouldn't be denied.
Even if it took an extra 5 minutes to get the win.