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Kerry's performance against LaSalle landed her fourth MAAC Defensive Player of the Week title on the season.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Gracin Kerry Leads Water Polo to Success in Front of the Net

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
April 16, 2025
Competing against 57 other collegiate rowing teams, four Wildcat boats reached the finals: the Varsity Eight (V8), Second Varsity Eight (2V8), Varsity Four (V4) and Second Varsity Four (2V4).

[Photo] Four Villanova Boats Reach Finals at Knecht Cup

Aidan Shay, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
Jenkins' buzzer-beating three-pointer has been known as The Shot for the last nine years.

[Photo] Kris Jenkins’ Lawsuit Is His Way of Fighting For What’s Right

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Kevin Willard now has three offseason pickups.

[Photo] Zion Stanford Transfers to Villanova

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
April 1, 2025, marked the 40th anniversary of the 1985 championship.

[Photo] Villanova 1985 Championship Team to Be Inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
New men's basketball head coach Kevin Willard spoke to the media alongside Athletic Director Eric Roedl and University President Father Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D.

[Photo] Villanova Holds Introductory Press Conference for Kevin Willard

Katie Lewis and Dylan Johnson
April 11, 2025
Josiah Moseley was the 2024 boy's basketball Texas Gatorade Player of the Year.

[Photo] Josiah Moseley Enters the Transfer Portal

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
It is the first time men's lacrosse has started Big East play undefeated since 2019.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Starts Big East Play Undefeated

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Women's lacrosse has started Big East play 3-1.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Bounces Back Against Marquette

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Former Wildcat Kris Jenkins, who hit the buzzer-beater to win the 2016 national championship, is suing the NCAA and six major conferences, including the Big East Conference.

[Photo] Kris Jenkins Sues NCAA Over NIL Compensation

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Senior Taylor Woodeshick set a new personal best in the high jump, clearing the bar on her first attempt at 1.63 meters.

[Photo] Wildcats Set Personal Bests at Sam Howell Invitational

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
April 9, 2025
Kris Parker transferred from Alabama last offseason to Villanova.

[Photo] Kris Parker Enters Name Into Transfer Portal

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025
Dwayne Anderson has spent over a decade at Villanova as a player and coach.

[Photo] Villanova Assistant Coach Dwayne Anderson II Will Not Return Next Season

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Wooga Poplar dropped a career-high 32 points in the loss to UCF.

[Photo] Villanova Ends Season With 104-98 Loss to UCF in the Crown Semifinals

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
April 6, 2025
With a win, Villanova will advance to the championship game on Sunday, April 6.

[Photo] Preview: Villanova Battles UCF in the Crown Semifinals

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 5, 2025
Eric Dixon poured on 24 of his 28 points in the second half to beat USC.

[Photo] Villanova Narrowly Beats USC, 60-59, in the Crown Semifinals

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025
Senior guard Wooga Poplar has scored 20 or more points in his last two games.

[Photo] Preview: Villanova Takes on USC in the Crown Quarterfinals

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 3, 2025
Villanova baseball had a season-high 17 runs against LIU on March 29.

[Photo] Baseball Wins Three-Game Series Over LIU

Jack Flannelly, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Villanova fell to Seton Hall, 2-1, in a three-game series this past weekend.

[Photo] Softball Loses Weekend Series to Seton Hall

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
All four Villanova boats captured a Petite Final Finish this past weekend.

[Photo] Rowing Has Strong Performance At Doc Hosea Invitational

Aidan Shay, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Gibode rowed at Villanova before going onto a career in healthcare administration.

[Photo] Catching Up with the ‘Cats: Greta Gibode (‘02)

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 2, 2025
Sixth-year thrower Adria Retter

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Women Throwers Make School History

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
April 2, 2025
Head coach Kevin Willard will lead the Wildcats for the 2025-26 season.

[Photo] Willard Was “Worth the Wait”

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 2, 2025
Senior Liam Murphy (left) and junior Marco Langon (right) broke the NCAA record in the 1,500 meters.

[Photo] Liam Murphy and Marco Langon: Breaking Limits on the Track

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Eric Dixon dropped 22 points in route to becoming the program's all-time leading scorer.

[Photo] Villanova Dominates Colorado, 85-64, in the First Round of the Crown

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Redshirt sophomore Colin Michener scored the game-winning goal with two minutes and 52 seconds left in overtime.

[Photo] Michener’s Overtime Goal Wins Big East Opener Over No. 20 Denver for Men’s Lacrosse

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
Kevin Willard will be the tenth Villanova head men's basketball coach in program history.

[Photo] Villanova Hires Kevin Willard as Next Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
March 30, 2025
Christian Benford is the last Wildcat to be selected in the NFL Draft.

[Photo] Christian Benford Signs Four-Year Extension With the Buffalo Bills

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
March 29, 2025
In the first half, freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe earned the Villanova record for most steals in a season by a freshman. She reached 65 total steals after recording four on the night.

[Photo] Villanova Defeats Portland in WBIT Quarterfinals

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
March 28, 2025
Senior Nicholas Jubilee, junior Chris Jones and junior Alexa Fegley qualified for the NCAA Zone A Championships, representing Villanova from March 9 to March 12 in Princeton, NJ.

[Photo] 23 Swim and Dive Athletes Finish Season with All-Big East Honors

Aidan Shay, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025
Adria Retter has four of the top 10 discus throws in program history.

[Photo] Villanova Track and Field Kicks Off Outdoor Campaign

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
Bobby Olsen earned the Big East Player of the Week Honors on March 17.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Bobby Olsen Thrives At Villanova

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
March 26, 2025
Senior attacker Emma Grabenstetter earned a 4.0 GPA in the fall.

[Photo] Villanova Student-Athletes Excel In The Classrooms

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
March 26, 2025
Freshman goalkeeper Denis Fargione brings his Long Island, NY roots to Villanova lacrosse.

[Photo] Denis Fargione Makes An Impact as a Freshman Goalkeeper

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025
Freshman Brayden Leonard’s three-run homer helped Villanova defeat Wofford on Sunday.

[Photo] Baseball Drops Series Against Wofford

Jack Flannelly, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025
Have years of athletic success made Villanova spoiled?

[Photo] Are Villanova Fans Spoiled?

Zoe Schack, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025
Graduate guard Maddie Burke sank a three-pointer, assisted by freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe, with 4.7 seconds left to defeat the Hawks in the WBIT second round.

[Photo] Burke Hits Game-Winning Three to Defeat Saint Joseph’s in WBIT

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Dante Allen was Villanova's only high school recruit this season.

[Photo] Dante Allen Decommits From Villanova Basketball

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Villanova had three All-Americans at the NCAA Championships this weekend.

[Photo] Track and Field Collects Three All-American Honors at Nationals

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Water Polo leads the Red Division in the MAAC with a 13-6 record.

[Photo] Water Polo Goes 2-1 Over the Weekend

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Interim head coach Mike Nardi led the men's basketball program through a semifinals run in the inaugural College Basketball Crown.

[Photo] The Possible Candidates for the Next Men’s Basketball Coach

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
March 19, 2025
Graduate pitcher Bobby Olsen delivered nine strikeouts in eight innings during Friday’s win over NJIT.

[Photo] Baseball Gets “Statement Win” Against NJIT

Jack Flannelly, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
Villanova freshman goalkeeper Dennis Fargione made two key saves against Brown on Monday, March 17.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Earns Much-Needed Win Over Brown

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
Freshman Vibhav Alokam continued his impressive debut season by matching his career-low round of 69 (-2).

[Photo] Golf Earns Fourth at the People’s Championship

Craig Hyzy, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
Burke believes Maddie Segriest is one of the most influential Villanova alum.

[Photo] Villanova Women With an Impact

Juliana Burke, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Senior guard Wooga Poplar scored 25 points against UConn on Thursday night.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to UConn, 73-56, in Big East Quarterfinal

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Jalen Jackson signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent after he 2024 NFL Draft.

[Photo] Former Villanova RB Jalen Jackson Signs with the Memphis Showboats

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
March 12, 2025
Villanova's Big East Tournament run ended in the semifinals against No. 1 seed UConn. Next for the Wildcats (18-14, 11-8 Big East) is most likely a return to the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT).

[Photo] UConn Knocks Off Villanova in Big East Semifinal, 82-54

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
March 9, 2025
Eric Dixon scored all 24 of his points in the second half of play.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to Georgetown, 75-73, in Final Regular Season Game

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2025
Villanova women's swimming and diving has won 12 consecutive Big East titles and 17 total in program history.

[Photo] Day Three: Women’s Swim and Dive Clinches 12th-Straight Big East Championship

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
Villanova had a new school record, 14 personal bests and six medal performances.

[Photo] Villanova Swimming and Diving Takes on Day Two of Big East Championships

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
Graduate guard Eric Dixon scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a crucial road win over Seton Hall.

[Photo] Dixon’s 32 Points Lead Villanova to Comeback Win Over Seton Hall

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Junior Ryanne Allen's put-back with four-tenths of a second left gave Villanova the victory on Senior Night.

[Photo] Allen’s Buzzer-Beater Seals a 56-54 Villanova Win Over Butler

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 26, 2025
Sophomore Dan Watcke already holds two school records in the 800-meter and 1000-meter

[Photo] Preview: Track & Field Prepares for Big East Indoor Championships

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
February 26, 2025
Freshman pitcher Lexi Kobryn was named Big East Freshman of the Week after pitching two complete game shutouts.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Kobryn Throws Two Complete Shutouts

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 25, 2025
Villanova took Clemson (9-6) to extra innings, but fell 1-0 on Friday, Feb. 21.

[Photo] Softball Goes 0-4 in Clemson Classic

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025
Junior outfielder Aidan Barry had three hits and an RBI in Friday’s 10-4 win over Winthrop.

[Photo] Baseball Captures Series Against Winthrop

Jack Flannelly, Staff Writer
February 25, 2025
Senior Nicholas Jubilee has set a new school record in the men's 3-meter dive.

[Photo] Swimming and Diving Grab Two Gold Medals on Day One of Big East Championships

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Redshirt freshman forward Jordann Dumont scored a career-high 15 points, going 4-for-4 from three. He previously had scored a total of 14 points in his Villanova career.

[Photo] Villanova Takes Down No. 16 Marquette, 81-66

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 22, 2025
Junior goalie Gracin Kerry has helped the Wildcats post a 7-5 record so far this season, averaging 9.92 saves per game so far this season.

[Photo] Water Polo Earns National Ranking for the First Time in Program History

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
New athletic director Eric Roedl shakes hands with University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A., Ph.D at his introductory press conference on Nov. 26.

[Photo] “Fitting into the Future:” New Athletic Director Eric Roedl’s Vision for Villanova

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
February 18, 2025
Marcus O'Sullivan is just one of three people in history to run 100 or more sub-four minute miles.

[Photo] Catching Up With the ‘Cats: Marcus O’Sullivan (’84)

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Freshman pitcher Lexi Kobryn threw two complete-game shutouts.

Graduate pitcher Bobby Olsen allowed just one run in his six innings against Rice.

Sophomore Dan Watcke beat his own school record in the indoor 1K this past weekend.

[Photo] Track & Field: Watcke Continues to Set Program Records

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Senior Jordan Longino had 13 points in the first half, but went scoreless in the second.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to UConn, 66-59, After Second-Half Collapse

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 18, 2025
Freshman pitcher Lexi Kobryn delivered two separate complete-game shutouts against No. 25 FAU and Dartmouth.

[Photo] Softball Goes 3-1 During Weekend in Boca Raton, FL

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
While Villanova lost to Rider, 3-4, sophomore Will Monahan won both sets in singles, 6-1, 6-1.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Falls to Drexel and Howard, Men Still Winless with Loss to Rider

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
Villanova baseball picked up a win over Rice and losses to No. 2 Virginia and Michigan during its opening weekend in Puerto Rico. The team's 18 new players had the opportunity to make their debuts for the Wildcats.

[Photo] Baseball Goes 1-2 in Opening Weekend in Puerto Rico

Tim Doherty, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
Graduate forward Lara Edmanson scored her 1,000th point to mark the victory against the Musketeers. The transfer from Santa Clara totaled a season-high of 15 points on the day, putting her past the 1,000 point threshold with 1,007.

[Photo] Edmanson Scores Season High in 57-42 Win Over Xavier

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
February 17, 2025
Graduate attacker Matt Licata scored a team-high four goals in Villanova's upset win over No. 9 Yale on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Takes Down No. 9 Yale for First Win of the Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 16, 2025
Senior guard Wooga Poplar, along with senior guard Jordan Longino, led the Wildcats against Providence with 18 points.

[Photo] Providence Dominates Villanova, 75-62, to Split Big East Matchup

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 16, 2025
Graduate Liam Murphy will run the 3K and 5K at the NCAA Championships.

[Photo] Track & Field: Murphy and Langon Shatter School Record

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Sophomore Maranda Runco was named Big East Player of the Week after batting .538 over the weekend roadtrip.

[Photo] Softball Goes 2-3 to Open 2025 Season in Texas

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
Junior Lily St. Jean is ranked the 15th best second baseman in the country entering the season.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: St. Jean Prepares for Big Season

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 12, 2025
Senior attacker Sami Carey scored five goals and recorded six assists for a career-high 11 points in Villanova’s win over Binghamton, 20-4.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Binghamton to Open Season

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Villanova defeated No. 21 Brown, 11-8, on Sunday, Feb. 9, seeking revenge after previously falling to Brown on Feb. 2.

[Photo] Water Polo Defeats No. 21 Brown, Going 1-2 in Crimson Classic

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Sophomore Justin Frattarelli fell to BYU’s David Duong in an intense tiebreaker, 10-7. The Wildcats ultimately lost all 7 points to BYU.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Narrowly Loses to Navy, Men Fall to Navy & BYU

Teddy Dunn, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
After posting an 8-13 record in Big East play in 2024, the Wildcats are picked to finish seventh in the conference this season.

[Photo] Baseball Brings on 18 New Players for 2025 Campaign

Tim Doherty, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Twelve days after dropping a career-high 27 points against No. 11 Marquette, Longino’s 17 points helped the Wildcats sweep the Blue Demons.

[Photo] Behind Longino’s 17 Points, Villanova Sweeps DePaul with 59-49 Win

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
Sophmore guard Maddie Webber's 19 points led the Wildcats in scoring.

[Photo] Villanova Defeats Butler, 63-59, On the Road

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 6, 2025
Villanova Softball is ranked first in the Big East Preseason Coaches' Poll.

[Photo] After a Record-Setting 2024 Campaign, Softball Enters New Season with High Confidence

February 5, 2025
Villanova women’s lacrosse was selected third in the Big East preseason poll, behind Denver and UConn.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Gears Up for 2025 Campaign

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
The 2025 schedule has the Wildcats facing strong competition, opening against No. 14 Penn State.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse to Open 2025 Season Against Penn State

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Villanova is searching for its 12th consecutive Big East Title.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Kudlac Big East Female Athlete of the Week

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 5, 2025
Watcke has set two indoor school records in just two races.

[Photo] Indoor Track and Field: Watcke Picks Up Second School Record

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Senior guard Wooga Poplar had a steal and score with 14 seconds left in the game to give Villanova a, 60-59, lead.

[Photo] Villanova Loses to Creighton, 62-60, After Late Bluejay Three

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2025
Langon's kick and finish-line dive was enough to set a new personal record in the mile.

[Photo] Langon Sets PR as Track & Field Competes at Penn 10 Elite

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
January 29, 2025
Sophomore Riley Kudak set her lifetime time of 1:49.26 in the 200 free during the tri-meet at West Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 25.

[Photo] Swim & Dive Focused on “Finding a Way” Back to the Big East Title

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
January 29, 2025
Watcke beat a 46-year-old record in just his second semester as a Wildcat.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Watcke is Off to the Races

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
January 29, 2025
Junior Maggie Gehrig worked alongside freshman Oliva Cocoran to win a doubles match, 6-4.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Picks Up First Win Against Bucknell, Men’s Tennis Swept By Drexel and Delaware

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
January 28, 2025
Villanova fell to Creighton, 86-79, earlier this season on Dec. 21.

[Photo] MBB Kicks Off the Second Half of the Season Against Creighton

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
January 28, 2025
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