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Villanova hosted last year's inaugural Big 5 Women's Classic.

Big 5 Annouces 2025-26 Women’s Basketball Schedule

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor July 17, 2025

On Thursday, July 17, the Big 5 announced the Big 5 women’s basketball schedule for the 2025-26 season. The women’s Big 5 Classic will return for its second season, hosted by Villanova at the Finneran...

The Wells Fargo Center will host the Big 5 Classic on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Philadelphia Big 5 Announces Men’s Basketball Schedule for 2025-26

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor July 9, 2025

On Wednesday, July 9, the Philadelphia Big 5 announced new pods and schedules for the men’s basketball 2025-26 season. This year’s new groupings include Villanova joining Pod Two with Temple University...

Big East and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement

Big East and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor July 8, 2025

On Tuesday, July 8, the Big East Conference announced a new multi-year media rights agreement with ESPN. “We’re pleased to welcome the Big East back to ESPN,” ESPN senior vice president of programming...

Jordan Longino Joins Rockets for Summer League

Jordan Longino Joins Rockets for Summer League

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor July 7, 2025

Former Villanova Wildcat Jordan Longino has joined the Houston Rockets’ NBA Summer League roster. The Rockets announced their finalized Summer League roster on Monday, July 7. The roster also included...

Alexis Eberz Verbally Commits to Villanova Basketball

Alexis Eberz Verbally Commits to Villanova Basketball

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor June 27, 2025

Archbishop Carroll class of 2026 guard Alexis Eberz is staying close to home. She announced her verbal commitment to Villanova University on her social media on June 27. Eberz selected Villanova out...

On Friday, June 27, Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress reported that guard Wooga Poplar has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Chicago Bulls.

Wooga Poplar to Join Chicago Bulls on Exhibit-10 Contract

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor June 27, 2025

On Friday, June 27, Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress reported that guard Wooga Poplar has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Chicago Bulls. Although no Villanova players heard their names called...

Eric Dixon Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers as an Undrafted Free Agent

Eric Dixon Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers as an Undrafted Free Agent

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor June 26, 2025

As of Thursday, June 26, Villanova forward Eric Dixon will sign a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent. The news was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Dixon,...

Sadie Sigfstead is one of three Wildcats to earn All-American honors in both the 5K and 10K.

Villanova Track & Field Caps Season at NCAA Championships

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor June 15, 2025

From June 11 to June 14, three Villanova track and field athletes participated in the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field. Junior Marco Langon,...

Brooke Mullin spent four seasons with the women's program from 2019 to 2023.

Brooke Mullin Returns as Women’s Basketball Assistant Director of Basketball Operations

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor June 13, 2025

On Friday, June 13, Villanova women’s basketball and head coach Denise Dillon announced in a release that Brooke Mullin (‘23) would be returning to the program as the Assistant Director of Basketball...

Vice President and Director of Athletics Eric Roedl announced new initiatives regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) following the finalization of the historic House v. NCAA settlement.

A First Look at the House v. NCAA Settlement’s Impact on Villanova

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor June 9, 2025

Federal judge Claudia Wilken’s final approval of the House v. NCAA settlement on Friday, June 8, marks an inflection point in college sports: schools can now officially and directly pay their student-athletes. Villanova...

Tafara Gapare is the third Terrapin to transfer to Villanova.

Maryland Transfer Tafara Gapare Signs With Villanova

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor June 5, 2025

On Thursday, June 5, Villanova officially announced that it has signed Maryland transfer forward Tafara Gapare. Last season at Maryland, Gapare was a part of Kevin Willard’s Sweet 16 squad. He averaged...

Villanova football will play its 19th and final season in the CAA this year.

Villanova Football Set to Join Patriot League in 2026

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor June 5, 2025

Villanova football will leave the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) to join the Patriot League as an associate member at the start of the 2026 football season.  The program announced the news in a...

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