1977–78 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team

The 1977–78 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1977–78 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The head coach was Rollie Massimino.The team played its home games at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and was a member of the Eastern Athletic Association (EAA).The team won the regular season EAA title and reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament before falling to Duke.[1] Villanova finished with a 23–9 record (7–3 Big East).

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