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Kevin Willard will be the tenth Villanova head men's basketball coach in program history.

Villanova Hires Kevin Willard as Next Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 30, 2025

Villanova University announced in a statement on Sunday, March 30, that Kevin Willard will be the next head men’s basketball coach at Villanova. "Coach Willard quickly stood out among an impressive...

Christian Benford is the last Wildcat to be selected in the NFL Draft.

Christian Benford Signs Four-Year Extension With the Buffalo Bills

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 29, 2025

On Saturday, March 29, former Villanova cornerback Christian Benford agreed to a four-year, $76 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills. The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first reported the news...

In the first half, freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe earned the Villanova record for most steals in a season by a freshman. She reached 65 total steals after recording four on the night.

Villanova Defeats Portland in WBIT Quarterfinals

Amanda McKean March 28, 2025

In its final game at the Finneran Pavilion for the 2024-25 season, Villanova defeated Portland, 71-61, in the quarterfinals of the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament. “I couldn’t be more...

Adria Retter has four of the top 10 discus throws in program history.

Villanova Track and Field Kicks Off Outdoor Campaign

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, Villanova track & field competed in its first outdoor meet of the season, the Penn Challenge, at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The weekend was highlighted by the second-best...

Eric Hinds (second from the left) with his son, Connor ('25), wife, Karen, daughter, Abigail and son, Eric (left to right).

Catching Up With The Cats: Eric Hinds (’92)

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 26, 2025

In 1984, a ninth grader walked into his science class at Middletown North High School in Middletown, NJ.  Instead of learning about science that day, his teacher decided to show the class 40 minutes...

Bobby Olsen earned the Big East Player of the Week Honors on March 17.

Wildcat Watch: Bobby Olsen Thrives At Villanova

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist March 26, 2025

After bringing 18 new players onto the 2025 roster, Villanova baseball has been off to a steady start.  The Wildcats are 12-10 and have a .545 winning percentage. Compared to this time last year, when...

Sydney Pappas set the new program’s goal record with 155 goals and counting.

Sydney Pappas Breaks Villanova’s All-Time Goals Record

Casey Healey, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Halfway through her senior season, Sydney Pappas has etched her name in the Villanova women’s lacrosse record books as the all-time leading scorer with 155 goals and counting.  “Sydney is a natural...

Senior attacker Emma Grabenstetter earned a 4.0 GPA in the fall.

Villanova Student-Athletes Excel In The Classrooms

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist March 26, 2025

With the release of the latest academic data from Villanova Athletics over the past couple of months, Villanova student-athletes have proven to be excellent both in competition and in the classroom, earning...

Defensive lineman Ayden Howard promotes the mission of the bone marrow drive.

Football Team to Host Bone Marrow Drive

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 26, 2025

Villanova football will host its 17th annual Get in the Game Bone Marrow Drive on Wednesday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Connelly Center, Driscoll Hall and South Campus. The drive is an annual...

Freshman goalkeeper Denis Fargione brings his Long Island, NY roots to Villanova lacrosse.

Denis Fargione Makes An Impact as a Freshman Goalkeeper

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Lacrosse on Long Island has become an identity of the region. From youth leagues to high school, generations of Long Islanders have found opportunities to play collegiate lacrosse. One of those is freshman...

Senior pitcher Kelsey White earned Villanova’s second win over Georgetown on Saturday.

Softball Sweeps Georgetown in Washington, D.C.

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Villanova softball rebounded from a tough, midweek 3-1 loss to St. Joe’s with a dominant weekend in Washington, D.C. In a three-game series, Villanova (14-15, 7-2 Big East) swept Georgetown (8-15,...

Freshman Brayden Leonard’s three-run homer helped Villanova defeat Wofford on Sunday.

Baseball Drops Series Against Wofford

Jack Flannelly, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

Over the weekend, Villanova baseball traveled to Spartanburg, SC, to take on Wofford College in a three-game series.  The Wildcats (12-10) dropped the series, losing two of three games. They fell in...

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