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The Wildcats have a 8–6 overall and 2–3 conference record going into the Big East Tournament. They stand fourth in the Big East.

Men’s Lacrosse Finishes Regular Season with Loss to Georgetown, 12–4

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer April 27, 2024

On Friday, April 26, Villanova hosted Georgetown in its last regular season game. The Wildcats (8–6 overall, 2–3 Big East) suffered a loss to the Hoyas (10–3 overall, 4–1 Big East) at Villanova...

Womens tennis claimed a first-round victory over Seton Hall before losing to DePaul.

Women’s and Men’s Tennis Fall to DePaul in Big East Tournament

Aidan Shay, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Women’s tennis won its first-round Big East Tournament match against Seton Hall before losing to DePaul, ending its season.  On Thursday, April 18, the women played in their first round game against...

Senior Andrew Grinnell recorded a personal best mark in the javelin on April 20 at the Virginia Challenge. The Wildcats look ahead to the Penn Relays, which will start on Friday, April 25 and conclude on Sunday, April 27.

Women’s and Men’s Track Gear Up for Penn Relays

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

This past weekend was an event-heavy weekend for Villanova’s track and field team. Throws set new records and distance runners set new personal bests. It was a successful weekend to set up for the Penn...

Villanova is 5–7 in Big East play this season.

Baseball Goes 2–1 in Series Against Creighton

James Haupt, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Coming off a five-game winning streak, Villanova baseball dropped two games in three days. After losing to Monmouth this past Wednesday, the Wildcats headed into a series against a tough Creighton team....

Villanova sits at 2–3 in Big East play heading into the final weekend of play.

Women’s Lacrosse Falls to No. 12 Denver, 11–8

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

On Saturday, April 20, Villanova’s women’s lacrosse team faced No. 12 University of Denver. The Wildcats suffered a tough loss, 11-8, in their last home game of the season.  In their previous meeting...

Senior Peter Weaver came in first at the Wildcat Invitational for the second year in a row.

Golf Takes Home Wildcat Invitational

Craig Hyzy, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Villanova men’s golf secured victory at the highly anticipated Wildcat Spring Invitational for the second year in a row. The Wildcats showcased their prowess in the tournament, held on April 15 and...

Villanova is 2–2 in the Big East with a 12–6 victory over Marquette on Saturday, April 20.

Men’s Lacrosse Takes Road Win Over Marquette, 12–6

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

On Saturday, April 20, Villanova (8-5) defeated Marquette (4-9) in Milwaukee WI, 12-6. Three Wildcats earned Big East Weekly Honors heading into the match.  Freshman face off Ryan Cunningham won...

Junior Kelsey White recorded her first home run of the season in Villanovas second win over DePaul, 8–2, on April 20.

Softball No. 1 in Big East with DePaul Sweep

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Villanova started a new conference winning streak this weekend, handily sweeping the DePaul Blue Demons in Chicago, 7-0, 8-2 and 8-3. In the first game on Friday, the Wildcats scored the first two runs...

Four Villanova players entered the transfer portal, two declared for the draft and five are graduating.

Men’s Basketball Navigates Transfer Portal Mania

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist April 24, 2024

Transfer portal mania has reached the basketball programs at Villanova, with multiple players from both the men’s and women’s teams entering the portal over the past few weeks. For the men’s team,...

Head Coach Denise Dillon is faced with rebuilding the Wildcats, with six transferring and two graduating.

Transfer Portal Brings Uncertain Future for Women’s Basketball

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor April 24, 2024

One of Villanova’s women’s basketball team’s greatest strengths in the 2023–24 season was its chemistry. “We’ve had so much growth and we didn’t get sick of each other,” junior guard...

After entering the transfer portal on April 9, junior guard Lucy Olsen announced her commitment to Iowa on April 17.

Lucy Olsen Commits to Iowa

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Former Villanova guard Lucy Olsen announced her commitment to the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 17. The announcement was first reported by Talia Goodman at thenexthoops.com. It was later officially...

The Wildcats have a 22–17 overall and 13–2 Big East record with last weekends sweep of St. Johns.

Softball Sweeps St. John’s at Home

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Coming off a tough series in Omaha that saw Villanova softball suffering its first Big East losses of the season, the ‘Cats aimed to get right back at home against St. John’s. They did just that, sweeping...

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