To get into the NCAA field, the Billikens will have to beat the Bonnies, who won the only meeting between the teams 66-57 eight days ago in Olean, N.Y.

The Billikens turned the tables on Davidson by holding the Wildcats to 17 percent shooting in the second half and 26 percent for the game. Javon Bess rediscovered his shooting touch, making 10 of 14 shots and scoring 24 points.

If any of the Billikens are feeling fatigue, they’re not showing it on the court or acknowledging it to anyone.

“We’re just playing,” guard Jordan Goodwin said. “We’re able to go up and down. We’ve got to win. That’s how we look at it. We’ve got seniors on the team that we’re trying to get to the (NCAA) Tournament. I’ve never been. We’re trying to see what that experience is like.”

The Billikens did it with defense, and a variety of them. They outscored the Wildcats 47-17 over the final 23 minutes and held them to 15 points in the second half after Davidson rallied for a 27-20 lead late in the first half.

They also had another huge rebounding game, beating Davidson 45-29 as D.J. Foreman grabbed 11 and Hasahn French 10. Tramaine Isabell Jr. added 19 points.