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Villanova’s first big opponent in the tourney: the weather

Villanova's Kris Jenkins (2) celebrates after a championship NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the finals of the Big East men's tournament Saturday, March 11, 2017, in New York. Villanova won 74-60. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Villanova's Kris Jenkins (2) celebrates after a championship NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in the finals of the Big East men's tournament Saturday, March 11, 2017, in New York. Villanova won 74-60. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Villanova may have an opponent no overall No. 1 seed deserves – weather.

The Wildcats open play Thursday but there may be an outside influence on that game.

A major snowstorm is expected to hit the Northeast on Tuesday and that means a tough trip from Philadelphia to Buffalo, even for the defending national champions.

“We’re looking at leaving tomorrow night right now to try to get out of here before the snow hits on Tuesday,” Wright said Sunday.

The Wildcats open against the winner of the First Four game between Mount Saint Mary’s and New Orleans on Tuesday.