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On Saturday, Jake Nevin Field House was filled with emotion as the team honored its five seniors, Elizabeth Feczko, Ellery Gray, Rose Crist, Ozzie Ozonoh and Dani Ortiz, before the start of the game.

Volleyball Honors Seniors in Last Games Before Big East Tournament

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Villanova volleyball concluded its regular season with a straight-set victory on Friday night against Providence, and a loss to UConn on Saturday, Nov. 23.  The Wildcats closed out the regular season...

Despite the career-best efforts of graduate guard Eric Dixon, Villanova did not come out of the Empire Classic with a win over Maryland. Dixon dropped 38 points on the night, accounting for more than half of Villanova's offensive production.

Despite Dixon’s Career-High Scoring, Villanova Loses Narrowly to Maryland, 76-75

James Haupt, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Coming off a much-needed blowout win against Penn, Villanova men’s basketball matched up against a Big Ten opponent in the Empire Classic, taking on Maryland. It was yet another heartbreaking loss,...

Graduate forward Lara Edmanson scored 11 points in the Battle4Atlantis semifinal. None of the Wildcats could generate enough offense to keep up with the No. 16 Tar Heels.

Villanova Falls to No. 16 North Carolina, 53-36, in Lopsided Defeat

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer November 24, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 24, Villanova matched up with its first ranked opponent of the season, No. 16 North Carolina, in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis.  The Tar Heels defeated the Wildcats 53-36,...

Villanova (3-3) takes the momentum of a dominant win over Penn to the Empire Classic in Newark, NJ against Maryland (4-1).

Villanova Prepares for Maryland in Empire Classic

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer November 24, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 24, Villanova is scheduled to compete in the Empire Classic. The ‘Cats will be traveling to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ to take on Maryland (4-1). Maryland is a part of the...

Junior forward Denae Carter picked up a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Villanova Defeats Texas A&M in Comeback Battle4Atlantis Win, 67-55

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist November 24, 2024

On Saturday, Villanova’s first game in the Battle 4 Atlantis proved to be a battle after all. The Wildcats came from behind and defeated Texas A&M 67-55. Freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe led the...

Graduate linebacker Brendan Bill contributed significantly to Villanova's "Battle of the Blue" victory on Nov. 23, scoring two touchdowns and leading the Wildcats with 11 tackles.

Brendan Bell: Villanova’s Swiss Army Knife

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

No player in Villanova school history has scored an offensive and defensive touchdown in the same game, until graduate linebacker Brendan Bell. On Saturday, Nov. 23, Villanova took down Delaware, 38-28,...

The Wildcats won the 58th "Battle of the Blue," a decades-long tradition between Villanova and Delaware.

Villanova Football Finishes Regular Season with 38-28 “Battle of the Blue” Victory

James Haupt, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Villanova football ended its regular session with a huge 38-28 win over Delaware in the 58th all-time “Battle of the Blue.” With Delaware moving to the FBS next season, it was potentially the last...

Graduate guard Maddie Burke led the way for Villanova's dominant start, going 4-5 from the three-point range.

Villanova Defeats Penn, 80-64, in Big 5 “Statement” Win

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 20. Villanova (3-1) hosted its first Big 5 pod game against Penn (3-2) in the leadup to hosting the Big 5 Classic on Dec. 6.  The ‘Cats defeated the Quakers, 80-64, at the Finneran...

Perkins scored 12 points in his first game against Penn since transferring to Villanova for the 2024-2025 season.

Perkins Faces Former Team as Villanova Trounces Penn, 93-49

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season, sophomore guard Tyler Perkins left Penn with the hopes of taking his game to the next level. Eight months later, his new team demolished his former team,...

Head coach Samar Azem is excited about the five recruits who will add versatility to the 2025 roster.

Women’s Soccer Adds Five to Roster on Signing Day

Casey Healey, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Villanova women’s soccer will be welcoming five new players for the 2025 season. This incoming class features midfielder Jaden Aaronson (Medford, NJ), defenders Téa Gambardella (Guilford, CT) and Kayla...

Villanova is 8-3 headed into its final game against Delaware.

Football Prepares For Final FCS “Battle of the Blue”

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

No. 15 Villanova (8-3, 5-2 Coastal Athletic Association) returns home for a game with Delaware (9-1, 6-1 CAA) to close out the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. Saturday’s meeting between...

Villanova (15-12, 8-8 Big East) beat Butler in straight sets on Nov. 16.

Volleyball Falls to St. John’s, Beats Butler

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

After playing St. John’s and Butler this past week, Villanova is now entering the final games of the regular season. The penultimate week began on Wednesday night at Jake Nevin Field House, in which...

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