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The highlight of Allen’s 2024-25 season came from an electric buzzer-beater against Butler that secured a 56-54 Villanova win on Senior Night.

[Photo] Senior Spotlight: Ryanne Allen

James Haupt, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
Villanova field hockey secured the No. 4 seed in the Big East Tournament.

[Photo] Villanova Field Hockey Falls To Liberty, But Clinches Big East Tournament

Eliza O’Neil and Dylan Johnson
November 5, 2025
Villanova men’s and women’s swim swept La Salle in its home opener.

[Photo] Villanova Men’s & Women’s Swim Defeat La Salle

Caroline Etter, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
Villanova is third in the Big East standings with a chance to play in the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Villanova Volleyball Moves To Third In Big East, Goes 1-1 Against Xavier And Butler

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
November 5, 2025
The women’s team earned their first podium position since 2019 and finished 18 points behind Georgetown.

[Photo] Women’s XC Finish 2nd At Big East Championship, Men 3rd

Megan Dussault, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
In the Open 8+ event, the Varsity Eight lineup placed 28th overall.

[Photo] Villanova Rowing Excels Among CAA In Competitive Princeton Chase

John Zohlman, Staff Writer
November 4, 2025
Sophomore forward Fynn Lahrsen scored Villanova’s only goal of the game, late in the second half.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Falls To St. John’s Ending Home Big East Slate

Sophia Cratty, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
The women’s soccer team finished fifth in Big East standings, just missing the playoffs.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Ends Season With Butler Draw

Sammie McKee, Staff Writer
November 5, 2025
Willard speaks to the Finneran Pavilion crowd alongside Jalen Brunson at “The Roommates Show” on Sept. 17.

[Photo] Kevin Willard: Charting the Path Back to Men’s Basketball Success

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
November 4, 2025
Denae Carter led the Wildcats with seven rebounds.

[Photo] Villanova Women’s Basketball Opens Season At Home With 70-38 Triumph Over Lafayette

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
November 3, 2025
Denae Carter led the Wildcats with 10 points and six rebounds.

[Photo] Villanova Women’s Basketball Finishes Preseason With 57-37 Commanding Win Against FDU

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
October 30, 2025
In its first competition of the fall, Villanova competed at the Head of the Schuylkill regatta.

[Photo] Rowing Competes At Head of The Schuylkill Regatta

John Zohlman, Staff Writer
October 29, 2025
Freshman midfielder Erin Mitchell scored two goals in a major win over Providence.

[Photo] Field Hockey Resurges With 4-2 Victory Over Providence

Katie Lewis and Dylan Johnson
October 29, 2025
The Wildcats head to the Big East Championships after a first-place finish at Haverford.

[Photo] Women’s Cross Country Secures Fourth 1st-Place Victory at Haverford

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
October 29, 2025
Villanova secured a 3-1 win over UConn, marking its first victory in Storrs, CT since 2010.

[Photo] Volleyball Defeats UConn Away For First Time Since 2010

Genna Cottingham, Sports Columnist
October 29, 2025
Junior Tilly O’Connor was named Big East Athlete of the Week for XC.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Tilly O’Connor Steps Up

Genna Cottingham, Sports Columnist
October 29, 2025
Eric Dixon signed with the Hornets on Wednesday.

[Photo] Former Wildcat Eric Dixon Signs With The Charlotte Hornets

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
October 8, 2025
Women’s cross country has won every meet this season.

[Photo] Villanova Women’s XC Grabs Gold At Paul Short Run, Men Finish Eighth

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
October 8, 2025
Over 600 fans were in attendance at Jake Nevin for Villanova’s sweep of Butler.

[Photo] Villanova Volleyball’s Loses First Conference Game Over Weekend

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Senior captain Maggie Gehrig secured a singles win on Friday at the Villanova/Delaware Invitational.

[Photo] Men’s and Women’s Tennis Compete in Fall Invitationals

Megan Dussault, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Villanova suffered a 5-0 loss to Providence, its first conference loss of the season.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Suffers First Big East Loss of the Season

Sophia Cratty, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Graduate wide receiver Luke Collela tied his career high of nine catches for 139 receiving yards against New Hampshire.

[Photo] Football Prepares to Face Elon, A Top Conference Rival

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
Villanova women's basketball will move to ESPN+ instead of FloSports for a majority of games.

[Photo] Big East Conference Announces 2025-26 Villanova Women’s Basketball Tipoff Times and TV Information

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
October 2, 2025
Men's tennis impressed this weekend at the Lehigh Invitational to kick off their fall season. The event featured Lafayette, Rider, Villanova and Lehigh.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Competes At Navy, Men’s Tennis At Lehigh to Kick Off Fall Season

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
Senior Matt Zerfass earned a third-place individual finish in the tournament, his best placement as a Wildcat.

[Photo] Men’s Golf Earns Top-Five Finish At UConn Invitational

Jack McFadden, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
The Villanova basketball 2025-26 schedule times released on Wednesday.

[Photo] Big East Conference Announces 2025-26 Villanova Men’s Basketball Tipoff Times and TV Information

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
October 1, 2025
Villanova’s 9-0 loss at the hands of conference foe Xavier marked its largest goal deficit since 1996.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Suffers 9-0 Loss at Xavier

Sammie McKee, Staff Writer
October 1, 2025
The resounding highlight of the game was a 100-yard kickoff return to start the second half by sophomore running back Ja’briel Mace.

[Photo] Running Backs Stand Out As Villanova Football Takes Down William & Mary, 31-24

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
September 27, 2025
Villanova field hockey lost back-to-back games at home.

[Photo] Villanova Field Hockey Suffers Loss To No. 1 Northwestern

Eliza O’Neil, Staff Writer
September 26, 2025
Villanova women’s soccer honored seven seniors on Saturday at Higgins Soccer Complex.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Defeats Seton Hall On Senior Day

Sammie McKee, Staff Writer
September 24, 2025
Charlie Moore will make his 2025 debut this indoor season.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Who Wants It “Moore”?

Genna Cottingham, Sports Columnist
September 24, 2025
Villanova football is 0-4 against Monmouth all-time.

[Photo] No. 11 Villanova Football Defeated By Conference Foe No. 18 Monmouth, 51-33

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
September 21, 2025
Finneran was inducted in Villanova's Varsity Club Hall of Fame in 2013.

[Photo] Catching Up With The ‘Cats: Brian Finneran (’98)

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
September 17, 2025
The Wildcats are 5-3 on the season after defeating the University of Pennsylvania, 3-1, on the road last Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Finishes Non-Conference With Penn Win

Sammie McKee, Staff Writer
September 17, 2025
Curtin’s determined spirit and elite skill level led her to score a game-winning goal in not one, but two games for Villanova so far this season.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Hannah Curtin

Genna Cottingham, Sports Columnist
September 17, 2025
Villanova was unable to make up for Princeton’s three goals in the first half, suffering a 3-0 loss on the road on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Looks Ahead After Princeton Loss

Sophia Cratty, Staff Writer
September 17, 2025
Junior Colleen Finnan scored Villanova’s only goal of the game in the opening minutes.

[Photo] Field Hockey Suffers Loss To Hofstra

Eliza O’Neil, Staff Writer
September 17, 2025
Hannah Curtin was named to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll on Monday.

[Photo] Women's Soccer Extends Win Streak With Defeat of Lehigh

September 10, 2025
Hannah Curtin was named to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll on Monday.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer Extends Win Streak With Defeat of Lehigh

Jack McFadden, Staff Writer
September 10, 2025
Villanova men's soccer has had three shutouts this season.

[Photo] Villanova Men’s Soccer Off To Best Start Since 2021

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
September 10, 2025
Eric Roedl is tasked with leading Villanova Athletics through the NIL era of collegiate sports.

[Photo] “Proactive and Bold”: Inside Villanova’s NIL Strategy Following the 2025 House Settlement

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
September 10, 2025
Freshman Mina Diggs joins the Wildcats from Gates Mills, OH.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Volleyball Freshman Mina Diggs

Genna Cottingham, Sports Columnist
September 10, 2025
Villanova field hockey is starting the season 0-3, suffering a 5-2 loss to Fairfield on Friday, Sept. 5.

[Photo] Field Hockey Falls to Fairfield, 5-2

Dylan Johnson and Genna Cottingahm
September 10, 2025
McQuaide will be the third left-handed quarterback to start for Villanova.

[Photo] Pat McQuaide Named Villanova Football Starting Quarterback

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
September 6, 2025
Sophomore running back David Avit will be a key part of Villanova's offense as the Wildcats seek to extend a seven-game home win streak against Colgate in Saturday's season opener.

[Photo] Preview: Villanova Football Takes on Colgate in Season Opener

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
September 5, 2025
Neptune spent three season as Villanova's head coach, now he is headed for the NBA.

[Photo] Former Villanova Head Coach Kyle Neptune Set to Join Charlotte Hornets as an Assistant

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
August 29, 2025
Four Wildcats made the CAA preseason All-Conference Team.

[Photo] Villanova Football Prepares for 2025 Season with a New Quarterback at the Helm

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
August 29, 2025
Former Villanova and current New York Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are bringing their podcast to where they first met.

[Photo] Roommates Show Set to Kickoff 2025-26 Villanova Basketball Season

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
August 28, 2025
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[Photo] Villanova Basketball Schedules Exhibition With Virginia

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
July 31, 2025
Liam Murphy, the college 1,500-meter record holder, is signing with Nike.

[Photo] Liam Murphy Inks Pro Contract With Nike

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
July 25, 2025
Bryce Lindsay and Zion Stanford are both incoming transfers for Villanova.

[Photo] Villanova and Pitt to Agree to Home-and-Home Series

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
July 23, 2025
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[Photo] Big East and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
July 8, 2025
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[Photo] Eric Dixon Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers as an Undrafted Free Agent

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
June 26, 2025
Sadie Sigfstead is one of three Wildcats to earn All-American honors in both the 5K and 10K.

[Photo] Villanova Track & Field Caps Season at NCAA Championships

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
June 15, 2025
Brooke Mullin spent four seasons with the women's program from 2019 to 2023.

[Photo] Brooke Mullin Returns as Women’s Basketball Assistant Director of Basketball Operations

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
June 13, 2025
Tafara Gapare is the third Terrapin to transfer to Villanova.

[Photo] Maryland Transfer Tafara Gapare Signs With Villanova

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
June 5, 2025
Sadie Sigfstead is the first Wildcat in six years to qualify for two separate events at NCAA Championships.

[Photo] Three Wildcats Punch Tickets to NCAA Track and Field Championships

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
June 4, 2025
Ntambue is a member of the Canadian Elite program.

[Photo] Villanova Officially Signs Marie-Denise Ntambue

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
May 8, 2025
The Wildcats repeated history, coming in second in the Big East and falling to the Hoyas in the conference final for the second consecutive year.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Georgetown in Big East Championship

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025
Robinson-Earl will be the first student in Villanova history from the College of Professional Studies to speak at Commencement.

[Photo] Villanova Announces Jeremiah Robinson-Earl As 2025 Student Commencement Speaker

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 2, 2025
Nardi began his time at Villanova as a student-athlete in 2003.

[Photo] Former Villanova Assistant Mike Nardi Joins UConn Staff

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 1, 2025
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[Photo] Villanova Women’s Rowing Takes on the Lake Wheeler Invitational

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
Women's tennis upset UConn to get to the Big East Championship.

[Photo] Villanova Women’s Tennis Makes First Big East Championship

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
April 30, 2025
Men's Lacrosse had its best conference season since 2013.

[Photo] Villanova Men’s Lacrosse Falls To No. 14 Georgetown

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
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[Photo] Villanova Baseball Swept By Creighton in Omaha

Jack Flannelly, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Gordon received the MAAC Coach of the Year as the final honor, becoming the first Villanova coach to win this award since 2004.

[Photo] Water Polo Ends Record-Breaking 2025 Season

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
On Thursday, May 1, second-seeded Villanova will host the women’s lacrosse Big East Championship for the first time since 2017.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Prepares to Host Big East Championship

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Liam Murphy anchored his final 4xMile as a Wildcat.

[Photo] The Penn Relays 4xMile: “It’s First or Nothing”

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 26, 2025
Liam Murphy anchored his final 4xMile as a Wildcat.

[Photo] Recap: Villanova Competes in DMR on Day Two of the 2025 Penn Relays

Genna Cottingham and Dylan Johnson
April 25, 2025
Sadie Sigfstead ran the second women's 10K time in school history.

[Photo] Villanova Takes on Day One of the 129th Penn Relays

Dylan Johnson and Genna Cottingham
April 24, 2025
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[Photo] Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year Bryce Lindsay Transfers to Villanova

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
April 17, 2025
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
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[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 II 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
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