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Graduate forward Eric Dixon recorded 31 points and seven rebounds in Villanova's win over Cincinnati Tuesday night.

Villanova Claims 68-60 Win Over No. 14 Cincinnati Behind Dixon’s 31 Points

James Haupt, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

After nearly a week-long hiatus, Villanova took on its first ranked opponent, No. 14 Cincinnati. The Wildcats earned a 68-60 victory, handing the Bearcats their first loss of the season. The Wildcats are...

Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe scored a career-high 26 points in Sunday night's win over Big 5 rival Saint Joe's.

Villanova Heads to Big 5 Classic Final with 80-64 Defeat of Saint Joe’s

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Head coach Denise Dillon emphasized Villanova's determination to play “championship basketball” after it routed Penn, 80-64, on Nov. 20. With a Sunday night win over Saint Joseph’s (5-2), Villanova...

Villanova will face Incarnate Word next Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

No. 11 Villanova Survives Eastern Kentucky in FCS Playoffs, 22-17

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer November 30, 2024

On Saturday, Nov. 30, No. 11 Villanova (9-3) hosted Eastern Kentucky (8-4) in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats overcame a poor start in the second half to take the lead and beat Eastern...

Villanova's win in Omaha is its first at the Big East conference tournament since 2019.

Volleyball Claims First BE Tourney Win in Five Years With 3-2 Defeat of No. 3 UConn

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer November 29, 2024

No. 6 Villanova claimed its first postseason win in five years in the first round of the Big East Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Wildcats downed No. 3 UConn in a 3-2 thriller (25-23, 19-25, 24-26,...

Men's cross country secured a 15th place finish at the NCAA Cross Country National Championships.

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Post Record Days at NCAA Championships

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer November 27, 2024

Villanova men’s and women’s cross country had record days at the NCAA National Championships in Madison, Wis. on Saturday, Nov. 23. Cross country had its best performance at the championship race...

Roedl (left) was introduced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Villanova Holds Introductory Press Conference for New AD Eric Roedl

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Eric Roedl was introduced as Villanova’s new Vice President and Director of Athletics by University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A., Ph.D. Roedl, who graduated from Villanova...

Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe led the Wildcats in assists, with seven. Villanova gave up an early lead to fall to No. 18 Baylor, 72-63.

Villanova Finishes Fourth in Battle4Atlantis with 72-63 Loss to Baylor

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist November 25, 2024

On Monday night, Villanova concluded its time in the Bahamas with a 72-63 loss against No. 18 Baylor to finish fourth in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament. With its 1-2 finish on the weekend, Villanova’s...

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...

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