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Villanova did not make an NCAA Tournament during Kyle Neptune's head coaching stint.

The Future of Villanova Basketball is Uncertain

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 19, 2025

When Villanova announced on Saturday, March 15, that it was parting ways with head men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune, it marked the start of an uncertain future for Villanova basketball. For the...

Villanova had three All-Americans at the NCAA Championships this weekend.

Track and Field Collects Three All-American Honors at Nationals

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

This past weekend, three of Villanova track and field’s athletes claimed All-American honors at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships at the Virginia Beach Sports Complex at Virginia Beach. Sophomore...

Water Polo leads the Red Division in the MAAC with a 13-6 record.

Water Polo Goes 2-1 Over the Weekend

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Villanova water polo started off Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play going 2-1 this past weekend at the VMI-MAAC Showcase in Lexington, VA. Villanova (15-7, 2-1 MAAC) lost to Mount St. Mary’s,...

Maddie Burke spent three seasons at Villanova after transferring from Penn State.

Wildcat Watch: Maddie Burke Reflects on Five Years at Villanova

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist March 19, 2025

As Villanova heads into its final competition of the season at the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) on Thursday, the team is preparing to say goodbye to graduate guard Maddie Burke. Burke’s...

Interim head coach Mike Nardi will lead the basketball program until a new coach is hired.

The Possible Candidates for the Next Men’s Basketball Coach

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 19, 2025

After parting ways with Kyle Neptune, Villanova has the task at finding a new head coach to guide the program back to success. “A national search for the next leader of Villanova men’s basketball...

Graduate pitcher Bobby Olsen delivered nine strikeouts in eight innings during Friday’s win over NJIT.

Baseball Gets “Statement Win” Against NJIT

Jack Flannelly, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

From March 14 to March 16, Villanova baseball hosted the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for its first three-game weekend series of the year. The Wildcats (10-8) took the series, 2-1.  On...

Graduate Brooklyn Ostrowski’s single helped Villanova claim a comeback win over Creighton.

Softball Sweeps Creighton at Home

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

After handling Monmouth, 10-5, in a mid-week tune-up, Villanova softball swept Creighton this past weekend.  The Wildcats (12-13, 4-2 Big East) defeated the Bluejays (11-12, 1-5) at home with scores...

Villanova freshman goalkeeper Dennis Fargione made two key saves against Brown on Monday, March 17.

Men’s Lacrosse Earns Much-Needed Win Over Brown

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

On Monday, March 17, Villanova men’s lacrosse (2-5) picked up a 16-9 win over Brown at home.  The victory came off back-to-back defeats to the University of Pennsylvania, 11-8, and No. 20 St Joseph's...

Sophomore Will Monahan fell to Butler’s Nicolas Arts in a third-set tiebreaker.

Women’s Tennis Sweeps Marquette, Men’s Tennis Falls to Butler

Billy Burgess, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Villanova women’s tennis (5-8) extended its winning streak to three matches with a dominant, 7-0 sweep over Marquette University in Orlando, FL on Monday, March 10. The men’s team (2-11, 0-1 Big...

Freshman Vibhav Alokam continued his impressive debut season by matching his career-low round of 69 (-2).

Golf Earns Fourth at the People’s Championship

Craig Hyzy, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

The Villanova men’s golf team delivered a strong performance at The People’s Championship, finishing fourth in a highly competitive field at Georgia Southern Golf Course. After an impressive second-round...

Eric Dixon is one of only three Wildcats to have over 2,000 points and 800 rebounds.

Eric Dixon Named to the AP All-American Third Team

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor March 18, 2025

On Tuesday, March 18, Villanova graduate forward Eric Dixon was named to the Associated Press All-American Third Team.  This season, Dixon led the nation in scoring, averaging 23 points per game over...

Senior attacker Sydney Pappas netted five goals against Columbia to surpass Katie Comerford’s previous total.

Sydney Pappas Breaks Program All-Time Scoring Record

Casey Healey, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Senior attacker Sydney Pappas now owns the all-time Villanova women’s lacrosse scoring record, with 155 goals and counting. Pappas hit the milestone in a 12-8 win against Columbia University at home...

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