Event Palestra fans go crazy as Penn beats Villanova for first time since 2002

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    Phil Booth took the potential tying shot with hands that have slipped on two Villanova national championship rings, and a tick of the clock suddenly appeared endless.

    "The ball seemed like it was up there for way too long," Penn forward AJ Brodeur said.

    The shot was off. The Penn party was on.

    The Quakers -- who had shared the role of Philly's doormat with the other three Big 5 schools during Villanova's rise to dominance -- had achieved the improbable upset, beating No. 17 Villanova 78-75 Tuesday night.

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