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Eric Dixon's 29-point game was the best  through conference play, but it was not enough to defeat Georgetown.

Villanova Falls to Georgetown, 64-63, Behind Late Hoya Comeback

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 20, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 20. Villanova (12-8, 5-4 Big East) hosted Georgetown (13-6, 4-4 Big East) for the second time in three years on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Wildcats fell to the Hoyas, 64-63, after...

Sophomore guard Maddie Webber continued her breakout season with 17 points, three rebounds and four assists against St. John’s.

Villanova Pushes Past St. John’s, 66-64

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor January 18, 2025

Villanova (10-9, 4-3 Big East) and St. John’s (11-7, 1-6 Big East) faced off for the second time this season on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Wildcats bested the Big East foe once again, coming out with a 66-64...

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Villanova's 1985 National Championship.

Setting the Standard: Villanova Basketball’s 1985 NCAA Championship Team

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 18, 2025

Before the Jay Wright era, in which Villanova won championships in 2016 and 2018, there was a group of Wildcats who did it all before them. Those were the men who set the standard of what Villanova basketball...

Graduate forward Eric Dixon led all scorers with 23 points. Dixon is now 10th on the program’s all-time scoring list with 1,944 points, passing former Wildcat Josh Hart (1,921 points).

Villanova Defeats Providence, 75-73, at the Wells Fargo Center

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer January 18, 2025

In a tight game with a dramatic ending, Villanova defeated Providence (9-10, 3-5 Big East), 75-73, at the Wells Fargo Center.  Graduate forward Eric Dixon led all scorers with 23 points. Dixon is now...

Redshirt junior Nnanna Njoku has been sidelined indefinitely after left knee surgery.

Redshirt Junior Forward Nnanna Njoku Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 16, 2025

In a statement released by Villanova Athletics, redshirt junior forward Nnanna Njoku underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Njoku last played for the Wildcats in their 86-72...

Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe scored 18 points in Wednesday afternoon's victory over DePaul.

Villanova Pulls Out 66-55 Win Over DePaul

Casey Healey, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

After hosting DePaul in a midweek Big East matchup, Villanova (9-9, 3-3 Big East) defeated DePaul (9-10, 4-2 Big East), 66-55, at the Finneran Pavilion.  Sophomore guard Maddie Webber and freshman...

Senior guard Jordan Longino had the second-best scoring performance of his career, but it was not enough.

Villanova Loses to Xavier, 69-63, Marking Second Consecutive Loss

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) took the floor in Cincinnati for a matchup with Xavier (11-7, 3-4 Big East) and fell to the Musketeers, 69-63. The loss marks the first time the...

Graduate guard Jhamir Brickus dribbles the ball at the top of the arc.

Foul-Plagued Villanova Loses to St. John’s, 80-68

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer January 12, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – Five days after picking up a 68-66 win against No. 9 UConn, Villanova men’s basketball (11-5, 4-2 Big East) found itself under the lights of “The World’s Most Famous Arena” for...

Sophmore guard Maddie Webber led the Wildcats with 16 points.

Villanova Falls to Marquette, 64-59

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist January 12, 2025

On Saturday, Jan. 11 Villanova fell 64-59 to Marquette (11-5, 3-2 Big East). The loss leaves Villanova 8-9 on the season and 2-3 in the Big East.  The leading scorer for the Wildcats was sophomore...

Action is Greater than Words: The UNITAS Initiative

Villanova’s UNITAS Initiative Empowers Student-Athletes

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 9, 2025

On Dec. 12, 2024, the NCAA announced that Villanova will be awarded the 2025 NCAA Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) Award for Diversity & Inclusion during the 2025 NCAA Convention...

Sophomore guard Maddie Webber scored 19 points on 8-of-14 shooting. Webber’s ability to attack the rim and knock down threes was critical in the win.

Villanova Defeats Georgetown, 77-62, Behind Webber’s 19 Points

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

On Wednesday night, Villanova traveled to Washington D.C. where it defeated Georgetown (8-7, 1-3 Big East) in a dominant 77-62 win. With this victory, the Wildcats are now 8-8 overall and 2-2 in conference.  Villanova...

Graduate Eric Dixon led the team with 24 points in Wednesday's win over No. 9 UConn.

Villanova Takes Down No. 9 UConn, 68-66, for the First Time Since 2022

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor January 9, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Villanova (11-5, 4-1 Big East) defeated No. 9 UConn (12-4, 4-1 Big East), 68-66, in the Finneran Pavilion. It marks the Wildcats' first win over the Huskies since March 11, 2022,...

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