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Mark Fetrow was Drexel’s Head Coach during the 2023 season.

Mark Fetrow Takes Over As Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Nov. 16 was a day that shocked all who follow Villanova men’s soccer. After 16 years as head coach of the Wildcats, Tom Carlin retired. Taking over from Carlin is his former assistant, Mark Fetrow.  ...

Murphy’s time this past weekend was the third-fastest time by a Villanova runner in the 5k.

Liam Murphy Shatters Villanova 5k Indoor Record

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

This past Saturday, senior Liam Murphy took a solo trip to Boston, Massachusetts. The Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener at Boston University kicked off the indoor track and field season. Murphy was...

This season Dixon is averaging 14.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Dixon Finds Continued Success With Support of Family

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Some parents are the reason their child falls in love with a sport. Others are the reason they quit. But for redshirt senior Eric Dixon, his family is the reason he keeps going.  From Dixon’s days...

Villanova is currently 5-2 on the season.

WBB Previews: St. Joseph’s and Princeton

Craig Hyzy, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Villanova went 1-1 in its fourth week of play, beating Richmond, 67-57, on Thursday and falling to Columbia on Sunday, 77-75. After Tuesday’s matchup with Penn, the Wildcats stand at 6-2 on the season. ...

Lucy Olsen had 33 points in the Wildcats matchup against Columbia.

Villanova Falls to Columbia, 77-75

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

On Sunday, Dec. 3, Villanova fell to Columbia, 77-75, in New York. This non-conference loss puts Villanova at 5-2.  Senior guard Maddie Burke and junior guard Lucy Olsen were the standout players for...

With a loss to Drexel in the Big 5 Classic, Villanova is now 0-3 in the Big 5 this season.

Wildcats Fall to Drexel, 57–55, in Big 5 Classic

Katie Lewis, Staff Writer December 2, 2023

After losses to Penn and St. Joseph’s, the Wildcats finished their disappointing slide through Big 5 play with a loss to Big 5 newcomer Drexel, 57-55.  The defeat lands Villanova in sixth place out...

Junior Christina Dalce had a double-double in the win with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

WBB Defeats Wake Forest, 74-68

Amanda McKean, Staff Writer November 27, 2023

Villanova narrowly defeated Wake Forest, 74-68, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Sunday afternoon. This latest non-conference win brings the team’s record to 4-1.  Junior guard Lucy Olsen contributed a team-high...

This championship makes Villanova undefeated in the Battle 4 Atlantis, as the Wildcats have won the title in all three of their appearances.

Villanova Tops Memphis, 79-63, for Third Battle 4 Atlantis Title

Amanda McKean, Staff Writer November 24, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 24, Villanova took home the Battle 4 Atlantis Title after beating Memphis, 79-63. This championship makes Villanova (6-1) undefeated in the Battle 4 Atlantis, as the Wildcats have won the...

Senior Eric Dixon had 19 points in Villanovas quarter-final win.

MBB Preview: UNC, Semi-Final of B4A

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer November 22, 2023

2,789 days after Kris Jenkins’ historic shot to beat the final buzzer for a national championship in Houston, Villanova and No. 14 North Carolina meet again.  On Nov. 23, the Wildcats will face the...

Villanova stands at 3-1 on the season as they head down to North Carolina.

WBB Preview: Wake Forest

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer November 22, 2023

Villanova went 2-0 in its second week of play, beating both Temple and Holy Cross in its first two home games. The Wildcats now stand at 3-1 on the season.  Now, Villanova will look to keep up its...

The Wildcats will kick off the Big East tournament against St. Johns.

Volleyball Qualifies for Big East Tournament

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer November 22, 2023

Villanova went 1-1 on the road against Providence and UConn in its final week of regular season play. With an 8-10 conference record, the Wildcats earned the No. 6 seed in the Big East tournament. Villanova...

Riley Hull, Rachel Stephens, Charlotte Summe, Abby Moffat and Catherine McCann all signed letters of intent this past week.

Water Polo Signs Five New Recruits

Amanda McKean, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

The Villanova water polo team signed five recruits last week in its 2024 recruiting class. Riley Hull, Rachel Stephens, Charlotte Summe, Abby Moffat and Catherine McCann all signed letters of intent this...

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