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Perkins scored 12 points in his first game against Penn since transferring to Villanova for the 2024-2025 season.

[Photo] Perkins Faces Former Team as Villanova Trounces Penn, 93-49

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Head coach Samar Azem is excited about the five recruits who will add versatility to the 2025 roster.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Adds Five to Roster on Signing Day

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Villanova (15-12, 8-8 Big East) beat Butler in straight sets on Nov. 16.

[Photo] Volleyball Falls to St. John’s, Beats Butler

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Four-star guard Dante Allen continues a Villanova legacy.

[Photo] Signing Day Brings New Talent to Basketball Programs

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Despite disappointing results in the Big East, the Wildcats ended their season on a hopeful note for 2025.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Hopeful for 2025 After Memorable Comeback

James Haupt, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Pamer won the Big 5 Championship on Oct. 24

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Ryan Pamer Wins Big 5 Golf Title

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
November 20, 2024
Villanova men’s cross country claimed its second Mid-Atlantic Regional title in three seasons.

[Photo] Men’s Cross Country Wins NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional, Women’s Fifth

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Villanova's Athletic Director position was vacant for nearly three months.

[Photo] Villanova Hires Oregon Deputy AD Eric Roedl as New Athletic Director

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
November 19, 2024
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[Photo] Denae Carter Gets the Job Done in 68-67 Win Over Columbia

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
November 17, 2024
Graduate forward Eric Dixon scored 20 points in Villanova's 70-60 loss.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to Virginia in Baltimore, 70-60

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
The leading scorer for the Wildcats was sophomore guard Maddie Webber, with 23 points along with three assists.

[Photo] Villanova Surrenders First Loss to Princeton, 70-61

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Villanova has four matches remaining in its regular season.

[Photo] Volleyball Beats Xavier, Loses to DePaul

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Junior keeper Hannah Dickinson maintained an .800 save percentage for the ‘Cats this season.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Women’s Soccer’s Hannah Dickinson Earns Second-Team All-Big East

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
November 13, 2024
Villanova ended its fall season with five wins over Bucknell and Lehigh at last weekend’s invitational.

[Photo] Rowing Wraps Up Fall Season at Bucknell

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
The leading scorer for the Wildcats was freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe, with 18 points and five assists.

[Photo] Villanova Rallies Back to Defeat Wake Forest, 64-56, in Season Opener

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
November 10, 2024
Villanova secured a 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T on Saturday.

[Photo] Villanova Takes Down NC A&T, 31-3

Elijah McDow
November 9, 2024
Villanova finished its season 5-7-6.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Ends Season With 2-1 Loss at Butler

James Haupt, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Villanova finished its season 10-7 overall.

[Photo] Field Hockey Finishes Season With Two Wins

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Villanova lost to Marquette and Creighton, the top two teams in the Big East.

[Photo] Volleyball Goes 0-2 on Weekend in the Midwest

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
The men's cross country team won the Big East Championship on Friday, Nov. 1 in Leesburg, VA.

[Photo] Men’s Cross-Country First at Big East Championships, Women Finish Fourth

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Women's basketball head coach Denise Dillon.

[Photo] Denise Dillon: Reshaping a Villanova Dynasty

Victoria Newsome, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
Senior and Miami transfer Wooga Poplar scored 20 points on opening night against Lafayette.

[Photo] Wooga Poplar Sets the Tone in Homecoming to Philadelphia

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Graduate guard Jhamir Brickus scored 11 points and dished out four assists in Villanova's opening win over Lafayette.

[Photo] Villanova Starts the Season with 75-63 Victory Over Lafayette

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Kyle Neptune enters his third season as head coach of the Wildcats.

[Photo] Kyle Neptune: Game by Game

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
2023 alumna Maddy Siegrist is joining the Villanova coaching staff in her offseason from the WNBA.

[Photo] Maddy Siegrist: Back in the Finn

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Villanova men’s soccer has one game left in its schedule against Seton Hall on Nov. 2.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Finishes Home Slate with Senior Day

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
The Wildcats had a competitive showing at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, posting all top-20 finishes.

[Photo] Rowing Shows Out at Head of the Schuylkill

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Junior linebcker Shane Hartzell registered a career-best 20 tackles in Villanova’s 14-6 win over New Hampshire.

[Photo] Football to Face Hampton on the Road

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Villanova has eight remaining regular season contests.

[Photo] Volleyball loses at St. Johns, Sweeps Butler

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Sophomore guard Brynn McCurry, one of Villanova's returning players, will miss the 2024-2025 season due to an ACL injury.

[Photo] Brynn McCurry Out for Season with ACL Injury

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Villanova has one remaining game on its regular season schedule.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Draws Providence, Falls to No. 23 Georgetown

James Haupt, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Graduate Liam Murphy (left) and sophomore Martina Lonati (right) both received Big East Athlete of the Week honors.

[Photo] XC’s Murphy, Swim’s Lonati Named Big East Athletes of the Week

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
October 30, 2024
Junior linebacker Shane Hartzell led the way for the defense on Saturday, registering a career-high 20 tackles.

[Photo] Villanova Rides 13-Game Home Winning Streak with 14–6 Victory Over New Hampshire

James Haupt, Staff Writer
October 27, 2024
After missing all of the 2023 season, senior midfielder Jordan Canica has an important role for Villanova (1–6–4, 0–3 Big East) in 2024.

[Photo] Jordan Canica Finds Success in Senior Year

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Villanova is looking to improve on an 18-33 2024 campaign.

[Photo] Baseball Plays Preseason Series at Cooperstown

James Haupt, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
The Cissie Leary Invitational allowed the 'Cats to compete against local schools.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Competes at Cissie Leary Invitational

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
The draw with DePaul is Villanova's second conference draw of the season.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Draws DePaul, 1-1

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
October 9, 2024
Villanova is now 4–0 in the Big East with wins over DePaul (3–1) and Xavier (3–0) this weekend.

[Photo] Volleyball Continues Undefeated Big East Streak, Topping DePaul and Xavier

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Freshman running back David Avit was named FCS National Player of the Week for his performance against Stony Brook last Saturday.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Avit’s Record-Breaking Villanova Debut

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
October 9, 2024
Freshman running back David Avit had a breakout performance against Stony Brook, rushing 183 yards and scoring four touchdowns.

[Photo] Avit Scores Four Touchdowns in Statement Win Over Stony Brook, 42–24

James Haupt, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024
The Wildcats traveled to Annapolis, MD for their second tournament of the fall season. Villanova was especially successful in doubles, coming out on top in the finals over Georgetown.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Competes at Navy Blue and Gold Invitational

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024
During the two-day tournament, Villanova competed against Rider, Lafayette and Lehigh. Multiple freshmen and transfer Kush Anand had their Villanova debut.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis Opens Season at Lehigh Invitational

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Villanova is still seeking its first win of the season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Falls at St. John’s, 2-1

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Villanova defeated Quinnipiac, 4–2, on Friday and fell, 2–0, to No. 7 Iowa on Sunday

[Photo] Field Hockey Claims Win Over Quinnipiac, Falls to No. 7 Iowa

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Villanova (4–5–3, 1–1–1 Big East) picked up a road win over Creighton and home loss to No. 21 Xavier.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Defeats Creighton, Falls to No. 21 Xavier

James Haupt, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Senior Sadie Sigfstead won the women’s 6K Championship in her season debut in Wisconsin.

[Photo] Sigfstead Places First, XC Impresses at Nuttycombe

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Redshirt freshman Isaiah Ragland scored two rushing touchdowns in Villanova's 24–10 win over LIU on Saturday night.

[Photo] Villanova Defeats LIU 24–10, Capping Non-Conference Schedule

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 28, 2024
In last weekend’s Yale Invitational, the Wildcats fell to Yale before defeating Colgate and Fairfield. Villanova is now 5–4 on the season.

[Photo] Rookies Shine as Volleyball Goes 2–1 at Yale Invitational

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Fifth-year Liam Murphy looks to continue his success after a record-breaking 2023 season.

[Photo] Cross Country Prepares for Promising 2024 Season

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
While Villanova had eight shots to Seton Hall’s one, neither team was able to find the back of the net on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Starts Conference Play, Tying Seton Hall

James Haupt, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Hailing from Collierville, Tenn., McKinnon has become a freshman leader.

[Photo] Campbell McKinnon: Volleyball’s Rookie Star

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Villanova (7–4) won contests over Temple and Rhode Island in straight sets to win this weekend’s Wildcat Challenge.

[Photo] Villanova Sweeps Temple, Rhode Island in Wildcat Challenge

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Men's soccer lost to Marquette and drew with Penn in its last two matches.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Remains Winless on Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Villanova dropped to No. 6 in the FCS Stats Perform poll after its loss to Maryland.

[Photo] No. 6 Football Prepares for LIU

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Villanova opened its conference slate with a 6-1 win against Georgetown.

[Photo] Field Hockey Claims Wins Over Georgetown, William & Mary

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Kisha competed for USA Field Hockey at the 2024 Olympics.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: FH Assistant Karlia Kisha at Olympics

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
September 25, 2024
Villanova is 3-3 this season, and will start Big East play this Friday.

[Photo] Field Hockey Splits Matches with No. 10 St. Joe’s, La Salle

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Graduate midfielder Jason Bourgey recorded two assists in Villanova’s draw with FDU.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Draws FDU, 2-2

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Redshirt freshman Isaiah Ragland has earned three CAA Rookie of the Week honors.

[Photo] Isaiah Ragland: Turning Dreams Into Reality

Dylan Johnson
September 17, 2024
Junior receiver Jaylan Sanchez caught both touchdowns in the Villanova win.

[Photo] No. 5 Villanova Escapes Towson, 14-13, After Back-to-Back FG Misses

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 14, 2024
After filling eight new roster spots, women’s basketball went on an Italy Tour of summer competition.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: What You Missed Over the Summer

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
September 11, 2024
Outsider hitter Cat Young was one of multiple freshmen to stand out in the 2024 Villanova Classic.

[Photo] Volleyball Goes 2–1 Hosting Villanova Classic

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Under new head coach Mark Fetrow, the Wildcats are 0–3–2 on the season after tying Lafayette.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Ties Lafayette 1–1, Searching for First Win

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Continuing a challenging non-conference schedule, Villanova fell 1–0 to Wake Forest last Thursday, Sep. 5.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Suffers Late 1–0 Loss to Wake Forest

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
Villanova is 2–2 on the season after defeating Mercyhurst, 9–0, on Sep. 10.

[Photo] Field Hockey Falls to Drexel and Dominates Mercyhurst

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Villanova holds the No. 5 ranking in the FCS Stats Perform Poll.

[Photo] No. 5 Villanova Looks Forward to CAA Opener vs. Towson

James Haupt, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Dana O’Neil will join the Villanova Athletics staff in the newly-created role of Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communication.

[Photo] Dana O’Neil Joins as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communication

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
Graduate transfer wide receiver Devin Smith scored two touchdowns in Villanova's 28–3 win over Colgate on Saturday night.

[Photo] No. 5 Villanova Defeats Colgate, 28-3, with Second Half Surge

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 7, 2024
Dan Watcke started his sophomore year placing eighth in the 800 meter race at the U20 World Championships in Lima, Peru.

[Photo] Dan Watcke Runs the 800 Meter at U20 World Championships, Places Eighth

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 2, 2024
Sixth-year quarterback Connor Watkins led Villanova in its season-opening win over Youngstown State. Watkins passed for 90 yards, rushed for 107 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns.

[Photo] Villanova Tops Youngstown St. 24–17, Returning Home the Same Way It Left

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
Athletic Director Mark Jackson is departing for the same role at Northwestern, as reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel.

[Photo] Northwestern Hires Mark Jackson as Vice President for Athletics and Recreation

Owen Hewitt and Katie Lewis
August 28, 2024
Head coach Kyle Neptune speaks at Villanova's Summer Jam on July 29. As of August 6, Neptune's 2024-2025 roster is complete with the commitment of Alabama transfer Kris Parker.

[Photo] Kris Parker Transfers to Villanova, Completing 2024-2025 Roster

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
August 6, 2024
The deal maintains FOX Sports as the Big East’s lead network provider. Additionally, NBC Sports and TNT Sports will provide full Big East basketball coverage for the first time, starting in 2025–26.

[Photo] Big East Announces Major New Media Rights Agreement

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
June 27, 2024
Senior Liam Murphy achieved a personal best in the men's 1500 meter final at the 2024 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Murphy was one of only two collegiate athletes competing in the final.

[Photo] Murphy Represents Villanova in Olympic Trials 1500 Meter Final

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
June 26, 2024
Villanova had six athletes qualify for the trip to the 2024 Track and Field Outdoor Championships at the historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Junior Sadie Sigfstead made her national outdoor debut in the 10,000 meters (10K) and finished 12th, earning second-team All-America honors for her performance.

[Photo] Six Athletes Represent Villanova at Track and Field NCAA Championships

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
June 9, 2024
On Wednesday, June 5, Miami transfer Wooga Poplar announced his commitment to Villanova.

[Photo] Miami Transfer Wooga Poplar Commits to Villanova

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
June 5, 2024
On Monday, May 27, Fresno State transfer Enoch Boakye announced his commitment to Villanova. Boakye is Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune’s fourth pick up out of the transfer portal.

[Photo] Fresno State Transfer Enoch Boakye Commits to Villanova

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 27, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Kat Gallant earned the win for Villanova over No. 12 Arkansas on Saturday, May 18. The Wildcats move onto the NCAA Regional Final for the first time ever.

[Photo] Softball Makes Program History with NCAA Regional Final Appearance

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
May 19, 2024
Villanova men's lacrosse lost 10–9 in overtime in the Big East Championship game against Georgetown.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Drops Big East Championship in Overtime, 11–10 to Georgetown

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
May 5, 2024
Three players announced their plans to join the Wildcats: rising graduate guard Lara Edmanson from Santa Clara, rising junior guard Ryanne Allen from Vanderbilt and rising graduate guard Bronagh Power-Cassidy from Holy Cross.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball Takes on Three New Transfer Players

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
May 4, 2024
In No. 4 Villanova's first time hosting the Big East Championship since 2018, the Wildcats upset No. 1 Denver to move onto the championship game on May 4 against Georgetown.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Advances Past No. 1 Denver, 10–9, in Big East Semifinal

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
VCU transfer Max Shulga announced that he will be joining the Villanova roster in 2024–2025 as a grad transfer. Shulga scored 10 points in VCU's win over Villanova in the first round of the NIT on March 20.

[Photo] VCU Transfer Max Shulga Commits to Villanova

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
May 3, 2024
Penn transfer Tyler Perkins will be joining the Villanova roster for his sophomore season.

[Photo] Penn Transfer Tyler Perkins Commits to Villanova

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
April 14, 2024
Villanova men's track and field had a historic 2024 Penn Relays performance. Senior Liam Murphy, junior Sean Donoghue, sixth-year Charlie O’Donovan and sophomore Marco Langon broke the NCAA record in the 4xMile Championship and ran the second-fasted time in world history.

[Photo] Villanova Shatters NCAA 4xMile Record at Historic Penn Relays

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Villanova softball clinched the Big East regular season title this past weekend, going 2–1 over UConn.

[Photo] Softball Clinches Big East Regular Season Title

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
On Saturday, April 20, Villanova signed a new member onto its squad, Wesley Jones from Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit organization that aims at pairing kids with serious illnesses and disabilities with collegiate teams.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Football Signs Wesley Jones from Team IMPACT

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
May 1, 2024
Villanova defeated Marquette, 17–14, on April 27 to advance to the Big East Tournament.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Advances to Big East Tournament

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Villanova is now 14-27 overall and 5-10 in the Big East.

[Photo] Baseball Swept at UConn

James Haupt, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Villanova is 27-20 overall and 18-3 in conference play.

[Photo] “Get Us Back:” No. 1 Seed Softball Poised for Big East Championship Run

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
May 1, 2024
The tournament will be held at Villanova Stadium for the first time since 2018.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Hosts Big East Tournament

Ollie Currier, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Brickus is the second transfer player to Villanova for 2024–2025 from another Philadelphia Big 5 school. After freshman guard Tyler Perkins transferred from Penn, Brickus joins the Wildcats from La Salle for his fifth year.

[Photo] La Salle Transfer Jhamir Brickus Commits to Villanova

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
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.

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

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer
April 26, 2024
Women's tennis claimed a first-round victory over Seton Hall before losing to DePaul.

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

Aidan Shay, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
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.

[Photo] Women’s and Men’s Track Gear Up for Penn Relays

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Villanova is 5–7 in Big East play this season.

[Photo] Baseball Goes 2–1 in Series Against Creighton

James Haupt, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Villanova sits at 2–3 in Big East play heading into the final weekend of play.

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

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
Senior Peter Weaver came in first at the Wildcat Invitational for the second year in a row.

[Photo] Golf Takes Home Wildcat Invitational

Craig Hyzy, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
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