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Sophomore guard gathered a season-high 17 points off the bench.

Villanova Cruises Past Seton Hall, 79-67, to Start Big East Play

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
December 17, 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.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Graduate quarterback Connor Watkins announced on Dec. 10 that he is hoping to continue football professionally and will be declaring for the NFL draft.

Quarterback Connor Watkins Declares for the NFL Draft After Six Years at Villanova

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
The Wildcats returned to the Wells Fargo Center for the second-annual Big 5 Classic.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
December 7, 2024
Villanova will face Incarnate Word next Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 30, 2024
Men's cross country secured a 15th place finish at the NCAA Cross Country National Championships.

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.

Villanova Holds Introductory Press Conference for New AD Eric Roedl

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024
Graduate linebacker Brendan Bill contributed significantly to Villanova's "Battle of the Blue" victory on Nov. 23, scoring two touchdowns and leading the Wildcats with 11 tackles.

Brendan Bell: Villanova’s Swiss Army Knife

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 23, 2024
Villanova men’s cross country claimed its second Mid-Atlantic Regional title in three seasons.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Villanova lost to Saint Joe's, 83-76, on Tuesday night.

Villanova Loses the “Holy War,” Falling to Saint Joe’s, 83-76

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
Villanova Flattens NJIT, 91-54

Villanova Flattens NJIT, 91-54

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 9, 2024
Fun Facts: Get to Know the 'Cats

Fun Facts: Get to Know the ‘Cats

Owen Hewitt, Katie Lewis, Elijah McDow, Amanda McKean, and Dylan Johnson
November 6, 2024
The men's cross country team won the Big East Championship on Friday, Nov. 1 in Leesburg, VA.

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

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

Wooga Poplar Sets the Tone in Homecoming to Philadelphia

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 5, 2024
Sophomore guard Brynn McCurry, one of Villanova's returning players, will miss the 2024-2025 season due to an ACL injury.

Brynn McCurry Out for Season with ACL Injury

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Men's basketball head coach Kyle Neptune has brought in the first member of Villanova's 2025 recruiting class, four-star Dante Allen.

Four-Star 2025 Recruit Dante Allen Commits to Villanova

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Senior Sadie Sigfstead won the women’s 6K Championship in her season debut in Wisconsin.

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.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 28, 2024
Fifth-year Liam Murphy looks to continue his success after a record-breaking 2023 season.

Cross Country Prepares for Promising 2024 Season

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Redshirt freshman Isaiah Ragland has earned three CAA Rookie of the Week honors.

Isaiah Ragland: Turning Dreams Into Reality

Dylan Johnson
September 17, 2024
Two missed Towson field goals in the final two minutes helped seal Villanova's narrow 14–13 win on Sep. 14. Junior receiver Jaylan Sanchez caught both touchdowns in the victory.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 14, 2024
Dana O’Neil will join the Villanova Athletics staff in the newly-created role of Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communication.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
August 29, 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.

Kris Parker Transfers to Villanova, Completing 2024-2025 Roster

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
August 6, 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.

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.

Six Athletes Represent Villanova at Track and Field NCAA Championships

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
June 9, 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.

Villanova Shatters NCAA 4xMile Record at Historic Penn Relays

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
Tensions have been rising on college campuses from coast-to-coast with widespread protests about Gaza and the ongoing violence there between Israel and Palestine.

[Photo] This Week In Politics: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Across Colleges

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett
May 1, 2024
Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) organized and held a protest in support of Palestine, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

[Photo] Villanova Community Shows Support for Palestine

Lauren Armstrong and Finn Courtney
May 1, 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.

Women’s and Men’s Track Gear Up for Penn Relays

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
April 25, 2024
After entering the transfer portal on April 9, junior guard Lucy Olsen announced her commitment to Iowa on April 17.

Lucy Olsen Commits to Iowa

Dylan Johnson, 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.

Track & Field Success Continues; Murphy Qualifies for Olympic Trials

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024
Sophomore guard Mark Armstrong averaged 8.4 points in 2023-24.

Mark Armstrong Declares for NBA Draft, Keeps Eligibility

Dylan Johnson, 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.

Track and Field Delivers Big Performances at UMiami and UPenn

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
April 10, 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.

Track & Field Kicks Off Outdoor Season

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
March 26, 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.

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

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Redshirt senior forward Eric Dixon led Villanova with 22 points in the 72–62 victory over Butler at the Finn on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Villanova Overcomes Butler 72–62

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Freshman sprinter Djoonicka Buissereth, competing in the 60-meter and 200-meter races, was one of four athletes representing Villanova women’s track and field at the Scarlet Knight Open last weekend.

Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Compete in Scarlet Knight Open

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
February 7, 2024
Junior guard Zanai Jones contributed 10 points and career-high eight rebounds to Villanova's 69–41 win over Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon.

Villanova Takes Down Seton Hall, 69–41

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
February 3, 2024
Senior Liam Murphy broke a 44-year-old indoor mile school record.

Murphy, Dolan and Clayton Set New School Records

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Malcom Kenyatta attends Labor Day Parade in Philadelphia

Villanova Hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote Address

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Sophomore sprinter Amiri Prescod matched the second-fastest time in school history in the 60 meters at Saturday's Villanova Invitational in Staten Island, N.Y.

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Succeed at Villanova Invitational

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
January 23, 2024
Murphy’s time this past weekend was the third-fastest time by a Villanova runner in the 5k.

Liam Murphy Shatters Villanova 5k Indoor Record

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Senior Liam Murphy was Villanova's top finisher at the NCAA Championships.

Murphy and Strintzos Finish as All-Americans, XC 20th at NCAA Championships

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 22, 2023
The Wildcats placed second at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic regional.

Men’s XC Qualifies for NCAA Championships, Women’s XC Fifth at Regionals

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Murphy (above) and Strintzos were the only two Wildcats to run a sub-25 on a 8.5 kilometer course.

Murphy and Strintzos: Two Paths, One Finish Line

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Senior Liam Murphy placed first at the Big East Championships with a time of 24:46.33.

Men’s XC Second at Big East Championships, Women’s XC Third

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Villanova posted two top-five finishers at the Battle in Beantown.

Women’s XC Places Fourth, Men’s XC Runs Unattached

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Men’s cross country finished ahead of three top-10 teams at the Virginia Invitational.

Men’s Cross Country Finishes Fifth at Virginia Invitational

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
Villanova looks to bounce back against Rhode Island after losing to UCF in Week 3.

Football Prepares for Rhode Island

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Christina Dalce goes up for a layup last season. Dalce and Lucy Olsen competed this summer in China for USA Basketball's 3x3 team.

Dalce and Olsen Named to USA 3×3 U21 Finals Roster

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
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