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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 will lead the basketball program until a new coach is hired.

[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
Villanova hosted Alumni Day to celebrate generations of former Wildcats against Xavier on Jan. 25.

[Photo] Villanova Pulls Out 67-52 Win Over Xavier on Alumni Day

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
January 25, 2025
Senior guard Jordan Longino scored a career-high 27 points while Villanova fell to Marquette, 87-74.

[Photo] No. 10 Marquette Takes Down Villanova, 87-74

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
Freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe paced Villanova against UConn with 15 points, three rebounds and four assists.

[Photo] No. 6 UConn Routs Villanova On the Road, 100-57

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
January 23, 2025
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Villanova's 1985 National Championship.

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

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
January 18, 2025
Eric Dixon's 29-point game was the best through conference play, but it was not enough.

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

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
January 20, 2025
Sophomore guard Maddie Webber continued her breakout season with 17 points, three rebounds and four assists against St. John’s.

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

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
January 18, 2025
Senior guard Wooga Poplar ignited the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center with a tomahawk dunk. He finished the game with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

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

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
January 18, 2025
Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe scored 18 points in Wednesday afternoon's victory over DePaul.

[Photo] Villanova Pulls Out 66-55 Win Over DePaul

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
January 15, 2025
Graduate guard Jhamir Brickus dribbles the ball at the top of the arc.

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

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
January 12, 2025
Sophmore guard Maddie Webber led the Wildcats with 16 points.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to Marquette, 64-59

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
January 12, 2025
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.

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

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
January 9, 2025
Freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe was the highest scorer for the ‘Cats, with 12 points and three assists. Villanova (1-2 Big East, 7-8) is now tied with Georgetown (1-2 Big East, 8-6) for third place in the Big East.

[Photo] No. 7 UConn Defeats Villanova, 83-52, in Front of a Sold-Out Finn

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
January 5, 2025
Senior guard Jordan Longino shot a career-high 5-5 on three-points in Villanova's 44-point win on Saturday.

[Photo] Villanova Dominates DePaul, 100-56, Behind Longino’s Career-High 19 Points

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
January 4, 2025
Senior guard Wooga Poplar scored 18 points for the ‘Cats with a game-high 15 rebounds.

[Photo] Villanova Takes Down Butler with Late-Game Comeback, 73-65

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
January 4, 2025
Villanova graduate guard Bronagh Power-Cassidy dropped 17 points in a loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to Seton Hall, 56-55, at the Buzzer

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
January 2, 2025
The 71-57 win over St. John's was both Villanova's first Big East game of the season and Denise Dillon's 100th win as head coach.

[Photo] Villanova Starts Big East Play with 71-57 Win Over St. John’s

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
December 21, 2024
Sophomore guard Maddie Webber led the Wildcats with 16 points in a narrow home loss to JMU on Sunday, Dec. 15.

[Photo] Villanova Finishes Non-Conference Schedule with 71-67 loss to JMU

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
December 15, 2024
Harrell started in all 31 matches during the 2024 season and was just recently named to the PhillySIDA Academic All-Area team. This accolade is chosen by the sports information offices of 30 schools across the Philadelphia area.

[Photo] Abby Harrell Ends Sophomore Season with PhillySIDA Academic All-Area Honors

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
December 14, 2024
Inside a fast heat, Murphy set the new school 5K record with a second-place finish of 13:10.42. The performance was a personal best for Murphy, nearly 10 seconds faster than his previous best.

[Photo] Liam Murphy and Marco Langon Shatter 45-Year Old School Record

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Senior guard Wooga Poplar scored 18 points on the night, while going 4-7 from three.

[Photo] Villanova Dominates Temple, 94-65, to Take Third in Big 5 Classic

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
December 8, 2024
Graduate kicker Ethan Gettman accounted for all of Villanova's points in the game. Gettman completed a 52-yard field goal, the second-farthest in Villanova program history.

[Photo] Football Season Ends in FCS Quarterfinals with 13-6 Loss to Incarnate Word

Amanda McKean, Staff Writer
December 8, 2024
Graduate forward Eric Dixon recorded 31 points and seven rebounds in Villanova's win over Cincinnati Tuesday night.

[Photo] Villanova Claims 68-60 Win Over No. 14 Cincinnati Behind Dixon’s 31 Points

James Haupt, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe scored a career-high 26 points in Sunday night's win over Big 5 rival Saint Joe's.

[Photo] Villanova Heads to Big 5 Classic Final with 80-64 Defeat of Saint Joe’s

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
December 2, 2024
Villanova will face Incarnate Word next Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

[Photo] No. 11 Villanova Survives Eastern Kentucky in FCS Playoffs, 22-17

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 30, 2024
Villanova's win in Omaha is its first at the Big East conference tournament since 2019.

[Photo] Volleyball Claims First BE Tourney Win in Five Years With 3-2 Defeat of No. 3 UConn

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
November 29, 2024
Men's cross country secured a 15th place finish at the NCAA Cross Country National Championships.

[Photo] Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Post Record Days at NCAA Championships

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 27, 2024
Roedl (left) was introduced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

[Photo] Villanova Holds Introductory Press Conference for New AD Eric Roedl

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe led the Wildcats in assists, with seven. Villanova gave up an early lead to fall to No. 18 Baylor, 72-63.

[Photo] Villanova Finishes Fourth in Battle4Atlantis with 72-63 Loss to Baylor

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
November 25, 2024
On Saturday, Jake Nevin Field House was filled with emotion as the team honored its five seniors, Elizabeth Feczko, Ellery Gray, Rose Crist, Ozzie Ozonoh and Dani Ortiz, before the start of the game.

[Photo] Volleyball Honors Seniors in Last Games Before Big East Tournament

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
November 25, 2024
Graduate forward Lara Edmanson scored 11 points in the Battle4Atlantis semifinal. None of the Wildcats could generate enough offense to keep up with the No. 16 Tar Heels.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to No. 16 North Carolina, 53-36, in Lopsided Defeat

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 24, 2024
Junior forward Denae Carter picked up a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

[Photo] Villanova Defeats Texas A&M in Comeback Battle4Atlantis Win, 67-55

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
November 24, 2024
Graduate guard Maddie Burke led the way for Villanova's dominant start, going 4-5 from the three-point range.

[Photo] Villanova Defeats Penn, 80-64, in Big 5 “Statement” Win

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024
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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