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Senior guard Jordan Longino had the second-best scoring performance of his career, but it was not enough.

Villanova Loses to Xavier, 69-63, Marking Second Consecutive Loss

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) took the floor in Cincinnati for a matchup with Xavier (11-7, 3-4 Big East) and fell to the Musketeers, 69-63. The loss marks the first time the...

Graduate guard Jhamir Brickus dribbles the ball at the top of the arc.

Foul-Plagued Villanova Loses to St. John’s, 80-68

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer January 12, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – Five days after picking up a 68-66 win against No. 9 UConn, Villanova men’s basketball (11-5, 4-2 Big East) found itself under the lights of “The World’s Most Famous Arena” for...

Sophmore guard Maddie Webber led the Wildcats with 16 points.

Villanova Falls to Marquette, 64-59

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist January 12, 2025

On Saturday, Jan. 11 Villanova fell 64-59 to Marquette (11-5, 3-2 Big East). The loss leaves Villanova 8-9 on the season and 2-3 in the Big East.  The leading scorer for the Wildcats was sophomore...

Action is Greater than Words: The UNITAS Initiative

Villanova’s UNITAS Initiative Empowers Student-Athletes

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 9, 2025

On Dec. 12, 2024, the NCAA announced that Villanova will be awarded the 2025 NCAA Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) Award for Diversity & Inclusion during the 2025 NCAA Convention...

Graduate Eric Dixon led the team with 24 points in Wednesday's win over No. 9 UConn.

Villanova Takes Down No. 9 UConn, 68-66, for the First Time Since 2022

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 9, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Villanova (11-5, 4-1 Big East) defeated No. 9 UConn (12-4, 4-1 Big East), 68-66, in the Finneran Pavilion. It marks the Wildcats' first win over the Huskies since March 11, 2022,...

Senior guard Jordan Longino shot a career-high 5-5 on three-points in Villanova's 44-point win on Saturday.

Villanova Dominates DePaul, 100-56, Behind Longino’s Career-High 19 Points

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 4, 2025

On Saturday, Jan. 4, Villanova (10-5, 3-1 Big East) dominated DePaul (9-6, 0-4 Big East), 100-56, marking its first 100-point game since Nov. 16, 2021. Villanova is 9-0 this season in holding opponents...

Villanova graduate guard Bronagh Power-Cassidy dropped 17 points in a loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Villanova Falls to Seton Hall, 56-55, at the Buzzer

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist January 2, 2025

Villanova began the New Year with a tough setback on Wednesday, suffering a 56-55 buzzer-beater defeat against Seton Hall (11-3, 3-0 Big East) at the Finneran Pavilion. Villanova graduate guard Bronagh...

Graduate Eric Dixon led the team with 24 points in Wednesday's win over No. 9 UConn.

Villanova Ends Win Streak With 86-79 Loss to Creighton

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer December 21, 2024

Villanova men’s basketball (8-5, 1-1 Big East) landed in Omaha, NE on December 20th with the goal to pick up a six-game win streak, the longest since the 2021-22 season. Instead, on Saturday, the...

Sophomore guard gathered a season-high 17 points off the bench.

Villanova Cruises Past Seton Hall, 79-67, to Start Big East Play

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor December 17, 2024

Late in the first half, freshman forward Josiah Moseley dove for a ball at midcourt and scooped it up. Moseley tossed it to senior guard Jordan Longino from the ground who then passed it to graduate guard...

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