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Graduate forward Lara Edmanson scored her 1,000th point to mark the victory against the Musketeers. The transfer from Santa Clara totaled a season-high of 15 points on the day, putting her past the 1,000 point threshold with 1,007.

Edmanson Scores Season High in 57-42 Win Over Xavier

Casey Healey, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

On Sunday, Feb. 16, Villanova women’s basketball traveled to Cincinnati, OH to face Xavier, sealing the season sweep with a 57-42 win. Villanova (15-11, 9-5 Big East) previously beat Xavier (6-20,...

Graduate attacker Matt Licata scored a team-high four goals in Villanova's upset win over No. 9 Yale on Saturday.

Men’s Lacrosse Takes Down No. 9 Yale for First Win of the Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer February 16, 2025

Villanova men’s lacrosse recorded its first win of the season with a 13-11 victory over No. 9 Yale on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Villanova Stadium. Graduate attacker Matt Licata scored a team-high four...

Senior guard Wooga Poplar, along with senior guard Jordan Longino, led the Wildcats against Providence with 18 points.

Providence Dominates Villanova, 75-62, to Split Big East Matchup

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer February 16, 2025

Villanova traveled to Rhode Island on Saturday evening to take on Providence for the second meeting of the regular season.  The Wildcats (15-11, 8-7 Big East) were dominated by the Friars (12-14, 6-9...

Sophomore guard Maddie Webber dropped a career-high 30 points to lead Villanova to a 65-62 win over DePaul at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL.

Webber’s Career-High 30 Points Drive Villanova to Defeat DePaul, 65-62

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer February 13, 2025

On Wednesday night, sophomore guard Maddie Webber dropped a career-high 30 points to lead Villanova to a 65-62 win over DePaul at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL. Villanova (14-11, 8-5 Big East) is...

Sophomore guard Tyler Perkins dropped in the game winning three-pointer. Villanova is 8-0 when Perkins scores double digits.

Perkins’ Last-Minute Three Helps Villanova Upset No. 9 St. John’s, 73-71

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Villanova took down No. 9 St. John’s, 73-71, on Wednesday night at the Finneran Pavilion on a three-pointer from sophomore guard Tyler Perkins with 8.7 seconds left in regulation. With 28 seconds...

James Jackson has had the role of Villanova's emcee since 2021.

James Jackson: The Voice of Nova Nation

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor February 12, 2025

Villanova’s emcee, James Jackson, or better known as Jimmy J., sat in the stands at the Wells Fargo Center like any other fan on Dec. 21, 2019. He was one of the fans who made up the sold-out crowd of...

Graduate Liam Murphy beat his own school 3K indoor record by seven seconds.

Track & Field: Murphy and Langon Shatter School Record

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 8, Villanova track and field competed in the Penn Classic at the Ott Center in Philadelphia. A trio of men’s distance runners also competed in the Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invite...

Sophomore Maranda Runco was named Big East Player of the Week after batting .538 over the weekend roadtrip.

Softball Goes 2-3 to Open 2025 Season in Texas

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Villanova kicked off its season this past weekend at the Aggie Classic in College Station, Texas, compiling a 2-3 record with wins over Utah State and Abilene Christian, and losses to Purdue, No. 19 Baylor...

Junior Lily St. Jean is ranked the 15th best second baseman in the country entering the season.

Wildcat Watch: St. Jean Prepares for Big Season

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist February 12, 2025

Villanova softball being picked by the Big East Preseason Coaches’ Poll to be the Big East frontrunners for the second-straight year was big news. But one month ago, when junior second baseman Lilly...

Villanova opened its schedule against a nationally ranked opponent, No. 12 Penn State, on Sunday, Feb. 9.

No. 12 Penn State Defeats Men’s Lacrosse in Home Opener

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

On icy turf, Villanova men’s lacrosse opened its season, suffering a 15-5 defeat to Penn State on Sunday. The Nittany Lions entered the 2025 season ranked No. 12 in the nation after going 11-5 and...

Senior attacker Sami Carey scored five goals and recorded six assists for a career-high 11 points in Villanova’s win over Binghamton, 20-4.

Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Binghamton to Open Season

Casey Healey, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The Wildcats hosted Binghamton on Saturday, Feb. 8, marking the first meeting between the two ever. Binghamton University is currently the reigning champion of the American-East Conference, and finished...

Patty Esposito ‘80 (bottom middle) is a loyal Villanovan and basketball season ticket holder.

Catching Up with the ‘Cats: Patty Esposito (‘80)

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor February 11, 2025

The Villanova community becomes a family from the small 260-acre campus to the Sunday evening Masses. In a sense, it is a home away from home for many students, as well as alumni.  For Patty Esposito...

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