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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 27, 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
Villanova is 2–2 in the Big East with a 12–6 victory over Marquette on Saturday, April 20.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Takes Road Win Over Marquette, 12–6

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Junior Kelsey White recorded her first home run of the season in Villanova's second win over DePaul, 8–2, on April 20.

[Photo] Softball No. 1 in Big East with DePaul Sweep

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Senior attack Kayla Gulmi had two assists in the Senior Day win over Xavier.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Xavier, 18–8

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Graduate pitcher Rian Schwede recorded three strikeouts in relief in Villanova’s 9–2 win in Game 2.

[Photo] Pitching Staff Leads Baseball to Sweep of Seton Hall

James Haupt, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Senior Liam Murphy achieved an Automatic “A” qualifying time for this summer's U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the 1500 meters at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California.

[Photo] Track & Field Success Continues; Murphy Qualifies for Olympic Trials

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
The Wildcats have a 22–17 overall and 13–2 Big East record with last weekend's sweep of St. John's.

[Photo] Softball Sweeps St. John’s at Home

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
After coming off a 16-11 win over Butler, Villanova was defeated by the University of Connecticut, 6-16, on the road in Storrs, Connecticut on Wednesday April 3.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Falls to UConn, 16–11

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Villanova finished the weekend with wins over Virginia Military Institute and Mount Saint Mary's, and a loss to La Salle. Water polo will enter its last three games of the regular season next weekend.

[Photo] Water Polo Honors Seniors, Finishes Weekend 2–1

Brandon Nesmith, Staff Writer
April 11, 2024
Sophomore forward Megan Olbrys is on the list of four Wildcats entering the transfer portal.

[Photo] Megan Olbrys Enters Transfer Portal

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Redshirt freshman guard Abby Jegede entered the transfer portal on Thursday, April 4.

[Photo] Abby Jegede Enters Transfer Portal

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Graduate tennis star Ami Grace Dougah is joining the Wildcats for the 2024 season.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Dougah’s Tennis Story Continues at ‘Nova

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
April 10, 2024
In its Big East home opening series, Villanova was swept by St. John’s 3–0.

[Photo] Baseball Swept 0–3 By St. John’s

James Haupt, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Senior thrower Nick Coffey recorded the 10th-longest throw in Villanova program history over the weekend at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational in Coral Gables, Fla.

[Photo] Track and Field Delivers Big Performances at UMiami and UPenn

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Junior infielder Elaina Wagner went 2–4 at the plate in Villanova's series opener against Creighton. The Wildcats finished the weekend with one win and two losses to the Big East rival.

[Photo] Softball Goes 1–2 Against Creighton on the Road

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Men's tennis picked up three wins over Marquette, Coppin State, and Lafayette over the weekend.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis Continues Winning Streak, Women’s Team Drops Close Match to UConn

Aidan Shay, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Junior forward Trey Patterson appeared in 22 games for the Wildcats in 2022-23.

[Photo] Trey Patterson Enters Transfer Portal

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Junior guard Lucy Olsen scored 21 points in Villanova's 58–53 win over Penn State on Apr 1. Villanova now advances to the inaugural WBIT Championship Game on April 3 against Illinois.

[Photo] Villanova Off to WBIT Championship Game After Conquering Penn State 58–53

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
April 1, 2024
The Wildcats will travel to Indianapolis, IN for the inaugural WBIT semifinals on April 1 against Penn State.

[Photo] “Revenge Game:” Villanova Advances to WBIT Semis with 67–59 Defeat of St. Joe’s

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
Villanova finished ninth of 12 at the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate.

[Photo] Golf Finishes Ninth at Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate

Craig Hyzy, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024
Villanova women's tennis withstood cold and windy conditions to defeat Lafayette, 4–2, on March 22.

[Photo] Women’s Tennis Defeats Lafayette 4-2, Men’s Tennis Goes 0-2 in Midwest

Ollie Currier, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Redshirt freshman attack Colin Michener scored four goals in Villanova's 9–5 win over Brown on March 25.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Conquers Brown, 9–5

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Graduate Jason Neff recorded three RBIs in Villanova's 9–2 win over George Mason on Sunday, March 24.

[Photo] Baseball Outlasted by George Mason in 1–2 Weekend

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Fifth year sprinter Jane Livingston started track and field's outdoor season coming in fifth in the 100 meter hurdles at the Knights Invite in Orlando, Fla.

[Photo] Track & Field Kicks Off Outdoor Season

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Villanova secured its third straight Big East sweep with three wins over Georgetown over the weekend. The Wildcats are now on a 10-game winning streak.

[Photo] Softball Sweeps Georgetown for 10-Game Winning Streak

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Villanova advances to the inaugural WBIT quarterfinals after a 73–55 win over Virginia. Junior forward Christina Dalce recorded six points, a game-high 15 rebounds and two blocks in the victory.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: A New Era of Villanova Women’s Basketball

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
March 25, 2024
Four Wildcats earned Big East Weekly Honors going into the contest against Navy: Senior attack Matt Licata, graduate faceoff Justin Coppola, redshirt freshman attack Colin Michener, and graduate long stick midfielder Stephen Zupicich.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Navy, 14–7

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Senior forward Eric Dixon recorded a double-double against VCU with 21 points and 13 rebounds.

[Photo] Villanova Ends Season with 70–61 Loss to VCU in NIT First Round

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
This past weekend, Villanova began MAAC play with wins over Siena College and Iona, and a loss to Marist College.

[Photo] Water Polo Starts Conference Play 2–1

Brandon Nesmith, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Junior attacker Sami Carey scored two goals with five assists in the win over Lafayette.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Lafayette 8–7 at Home

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Junior shortstop Ava Franz earned the #8 spot on ESPN's SportsCenter Top Ten Daily on March 5 for her double-play against Central Florida.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Ava Franz Earns Spot on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 Daily

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
March 20, 2024
Sophomore second baseman Lilly St. Jean smashed a two-run homer to help Villanova in its 8–0 mercy-rule of Providence on Friday, March 15. Villanova ended the weekend with a three-game sweep of Providence.

[Photo] Softball 6–0 in Big East After Providence Sweep

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Senior Cade Udell closed for Villanova in its 15–8 win over East Tennessee State.

[Photo] Baseball Goes 1–2 at East Tennessee State

James Haupt, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
Villanova fell to Marquette, 71–65 in overtime, in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals on March 14.

[Photo] “We Definitely Had More Potential”: Marquette Loss Is Another Missed Villanova Opportunity

Colin Beazley, Editor Emeritus
March 15, 2024
Graduate guard Justin Moore scored a game-winning three-pointer with 8.8 seconds to go, putting Villanova past DePaul 58–57 on Wednesday night.

[Photo] Moore Rescues Villanova from DePaul in Big East First Round, 58–57

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
March 14, 2024
The women's swim and dive team earned its 11th Big East Championship title in a row, finishing with 1482.5 points on March 3.

[Photo] Women’s Swim & Dive Clinches 11th Straight Big East Championship

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
Junior guard Lucy Olsen led Villanova with 22 points against Marquette in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. The seesaw match ended in Marquette's favor, 50–48.

[Photo] Marquette Scrapes By Villanova in Big East Quarterfinals, 50–48

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
March 11, 2024
Senior forward Eric Dixon recorded 14 points in his first career loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday, March 6. Dixon is closing in on 1,400 career points, with over 450 this season.

[Photo] Seton Hall Tops Villanova, 66–56

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
March 7, 2024
Villanova celebrated Senior Night on March 3 with a 68–66 win over DePaul to finish regular season play.

[Photo] Olsen Buzzer-Beater Lifts Villanova Over DePaul, 68–66

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
March 6, 2024
Junior guard Zanai Jones returned to the court, scoring 10 points, in Villanova's 67–46 loss to UConn on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Villanova Suffers 67–46 Defeat to No. 10 UConn

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
Graduate forward Burton collected eight rebounds in Villanova's win over Georgetown on Feb. 27, marking his 1,000th rebound in his career.

[Photo] Villanova Routs Georgetown, 75–47

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 29, 2024
Fifth-year sprinter Jane Livingston ended in a three-way tie as the women's high point scorer and became the first Wildcat to win the award since 2019.

[Photo] Women’s T&F Second at Big East Championships, Men’s Third

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Senior Branden Johns, midfielder on the men's soccer team and president of 13 Percent, represented Villanova at the 2023 Black Student Athletes Summit in Los Angeles, CA last May.

[Photo] 13 Percent Creates Community for Black Student-Athletes

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Seniors and 2023 Villanova field hockey leaders Meghan Mitchell and Sabine de Ruijter announced they will be returning for their fifth year of eligibility.

[Photo] Mitchell and de Ruijter Back for Fifth Years

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Graduate pitcher Zach Camp earned the save in Villanova’s 13–2 win over Davidson on Sunday.

[Photo] Baseball Goes 1–2 Against Davidson

James Haupt, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Villanova picked up a win over Michigan State and recorded losses to Boston University and Elon, and two losses to No. 6 Duke.

[Photo] Softball Finishes Duke Invitational 1–4

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Women’s tennis fell 4–3 in a close match against Bucknell.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis Sweeps F&M, 7–0, Women’s Tennis Falls, 4–3, to Bucknell

Ollie Currier, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Villanova played two road games over the weekend, beating La Salle 14–4 and losing to Navy 18–9.

[Photo] Women’s Lacrosse Defeats La Salle, Falls to Navy

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
After a 78–54 loss to No. 3 UConn and 75–47 win over Georgetown, Villanova will play Providence and Seton Hall.

[Photo] MBB Prepares for Providence and Seton Hall

James Haupt
February 28, 2024
Villanova will finish its regular schedule against UConn on Feb. 28 and DePaul on March 3.

[Photo] WBB Finishing Regular Season Against No. 10 UConn and DePaul

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Creighton defeated the Wildcats 79–69 on Saturday, Feb. 24.

[Photo] No. 21 Creighton Outlasts Villanova 79–69

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Villanova men's lacrosse opened the season at home with a 15–8 win over Colgate.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Colgate in Home Opener, 15–9

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer
February 24, 2024
Senior attack man Matt Licata scored three goals in Villanova's 13–11 loss to Yale on Feb. 17, earning him a spot on the Big East Weekly Honor Role.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to Yale 13–11

Peyton Brau, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Women’s tennis is 2-6 overall.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis 1-2, Women’s Tennis 1-0 Over Week

Aidan Shay, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
The women’s swim & dive team looks to secure its 11th straight Big East Championship in Indianapolis next week.

[Photo] Swim & Dive Prepares for Big East Championships

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
The Wildcats traveled to San Antonio, TX for their season opening series, falling in all three games.

[Photo] Baseball Starts Season 0–3 Against Incarnate Word

James Haupt, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Senior pitcher Alyssa Seidler recorded a career-high eight strikeouts in Villanova's close 6–5 loss to George Mason on Friday, Feb. 16. The Wildcats finished the weekend in Virginia 1–2.

[Photo] Softball Goes 1–2 at Weiler Invitational in VA

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Junior guard Jordan Longino scored five points in Villanova's 70–54 victory over Georgetown on Feb. 16.

[Photo] Villanova Shuts Down Georgetown, 70–54

Ali Benjamin, Staff Writer
February 18, 2024
Junior guard Lucy Olsen scored 33 points in Villanova's 62–47 win over Georgetown on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Olsen Scores 33, Villanova Defeats Georgetown 62–47

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Junior attacker Sydney Pappas scored her hundredth goal for the Wildcats on Sunday against USC.

[Photo] Sydney Pappas Scores 100th Career Goal in 12–11 Loss to USC

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
The Wildcats finished the weekend 3–2 and now have a 11–2 overall record.

[Photo] Water Polo Records First Losses in 3–2 Weekend

Brandon Nesmith, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
The Wildcats seek to improve last season’s disappointing 14–37 record in 2024.

[Photo] Baseball Looks Forward to Promising 2024 Season

James Haupt, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
The Wildcats went 2–3 on the weekend, facing Georgia Tech, Alabama, and Longwood at the Buzz Classic in Atlanta, GA.

[Photo] Softball Opens Season, Going 2–3 at Buzz Classic

Jon Hunn, Staff Writer
February 14, 2024
Graduate high jumper Roschell Clayton holds Villanova’s record at 1.88 meters.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Clayton and Weaver Leaving Legacies

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 14, 2024
Junior guard Lucy Olsen dropped a game-high 19 points in Villanova's 55–52 win over Marquette.

[Photo] Villanova Tops Marquette 55–52 in Statement Win

Amanda McKean, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024
Sophomore guard Brendan Hausen set a new season high of 17 points against Seton Hall on Sunday, Feb. 11.

[Photo] Villanova Routs Seton Hall, 80–54 at WFC

Amanda McKean, Staff Writer
February 11, 2024
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