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On Wednesday, Nov. 13th, the NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Waiver Committee announced that it denied Villanova’s secondary Initial-Eligibility Waiver appeal for freshman forward Matthew Hodge.

Matthew Hodge Denied NCAA Eligibility for 2024-2025 Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Villanova secured a 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T on Saturday.

Villanova Takes Down NC A&T, 31-3

Elijah McDow
November 9, 2024
Villanova Freshman forward Matthew Hodge has been held out of competition so far this season.

Villanova Appeals NCAA Denial of Initial Eligibility Waiver for MBB’s Hodge

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
Villanova men's soccer finished its season with a 1-0 loss to Seton Hall on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Men’s Soccer Reflects on Season After Final Loss to Seton Hall

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 7, 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
Graduate guard Jhamir Brickus scored 11 points and dished out four assists in Villanova's opening win over Lafayette.

Villanova Starts the Season with 75-63 Victory Over Lafayette

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Denise Dillon enters her fifth season as head coach of the Wildcats.

Denise Dillon: Rebuilding

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 4, 2024
Villanova men’s soccer has one game left in its schedule against Seton Hall on Nov. 2.

Men’s Soccer Finishes Home Slate with Senior Day

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Graduate forward Eric Dixon led all scorers with 28 points Sunday afternoon.

Villanova Downs Robert Morris in Exhibition, 87-73

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
After missing all of the 2023 season, senior midfielder Jordan Canica has an important role for Villanova (1–6–4, 0–3 Big East) in 2024.

Jordan Canica Finds Success in Senior Year

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Senior defender O'Neil Dawes has started in seven games for the Wildcats this season.

Men’s Soccer Breaks 19-Game Home Losing Streak, Defeating Columbia 3–2

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024
Villanova is still seeking its first win of the season.

Men’s Soccer Falls at St. John’s, 2-1

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Men's soccer lost to Marquette and drew with Penn in its last two matches.

Men’s Soccer Remains Winless on Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 25, 2024
Graduate midfielder Jason Bourgey recorded two assists in Villanova’s draw with FDU.

Men’s Soccer Draws FDU, 2-2

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
Under new head coach Mark Fetrow, the Wildcats are 0–3–2 on the season after tying Lafayette.

Men’s Soccer Ties Lafayette 1–1, Searching for First Win

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Villanova was recognized by the Big East for its efforts to advance positive social change for the second consecutive year.

Villanova Named Co-Winner of Big East John Thompson Jr. Award

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 4, 2024
Redshirt senior Eric Dixon announced Tuesday morning that he is returning to utilize his final year of eligibility.

Eric Dixon Announces Return to Villanova

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 28, 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.

Fresno State Transfer Enoch Boakye Commits to Villanova

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 27, 2024
Sophomore guard Mark Armstrong averaged 8.4 points in 2023-24.

Armstrong Remains in NBA Draft, Forgoes Eligibility

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024
UConn is 42-9 all time when ranked at No. 1 in the AP poll.

Villanova Gets Ready to Face No. 1 UConn at WFC

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
January 19, 2024
Graduate guard Hakim Hart led all scorers in the Wildcat victory with 20.

Villanova Exorcizes Blue Demons, 84-48

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
December 23, 2023
Mark Fetrow was Drexel’s Head Coach during the 2023 season.

Mark Fetrow Takes Over As Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
This season Dixon is averaging 14.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Dixon Finds Continued Success With Support of Family

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Villanovans attended the tailgate this past Saturday and will show up again this weekend.

Night Tailgate: ‘Nova Versus UCLA

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Senior Eric Dixon had 19 points in Villanova's quarter-final win.

MBB Preview: UNC, Semi-Final of B4A

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 22, 2023
The Wildcats went 1-8-7 in the 2023 season.

Carlin Retires, Fetrow Named New Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
Villanova officially signed Bascoe and Ceseretti after receiving verbal commitments from both earlier in the year.

WBB Signs Three Guards in 2024 Recruiting Class

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Belmar Joseph had a breakout season in his first year as a Wildcat.

Belmar Joseph Concludes Promising Freshman Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Villanova only had one win in the 2023 campaign.

Men’s Soccer Falls to UIC in Season Finale

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
Freshman midfielder Belmar Joseph scored the ‘Cats lone goal against Xavier.

Men’s Soccer Draws Xavier, 1-1

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
A group of Villanova students celebrated Halloween by dressing as the Incredibles last year.

Spooky Season Festivities at Villanova

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Villanova had 14 shots, with five of them finding the goal frame.

Men’s Soccer Drops 1-0 Decision at UConn

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
Men’s soccer won its first match of the season at Providence on Sept. 23.

Men’s Soccer Earns First Win of Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
The Wildcats are now 0-3-3 on the season.

Men’s Soccer Draws Western Michigan to Remain Winless in 2023

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
Graduate keeper Kent Dickey made four saves in the draw with FDU. Courtesy of Greg Carroccio / Sideline Photos via Villanova Athletics

Men’s Soccer Draws with FDU, 0-0

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 13, 2023
Villanova students celebrate the first football game back on campus.

The Ins and Outs of Villanova Football Culture

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 10, 2023
Maddie Burke, Christina Dalce, Lucy Olsen, and Zanai Jones will represent Villanova.

Four Wildcats To Compete In USA Basketball 3x Nationals

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023
Villanova won 21-9 to give Jill Batcheller her 11th win and set a program record.

Women’s Lacrosse Sets Single Season Win Record

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
The Mendel Science Experience is a rite of passage for all liberal arts students at Villanova.

Class Spotlight: Vaccines and Public Perception

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
The Wildcats solidified their 13-12 win in the last quarter.

Women’s Lacrosse Tops Georgetown For First Time in 29 Years

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
The Wildcats fell to Denver on the road in their first conference game.

Women’s Lacrosse Falls to Denver, 17-4, in Big East Opening Game

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
The Wildcats improved their record to 8-2 this past weekend.

Women’s Lacrosse Wraps Up Non-Conference Play

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Women’s lacrosse found success at home this weekend.

Women’s Lacrosse Wins Back-to-Back, Improves Record to 7-2

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023
Fans support the Women’s Basketball Team as they head into March Madness.

Villanovans Rally Behind Women’s Basketball

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
Villanova brought home an overtime win over SDSU

Women’s Lacrosse Kept Busy Over Spring Break

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
March 12, 2023
Women’s lacrosse defeated Navy in double overtime this past weekend.

Women’s Lacrosse Bests Navy in Double Overtime

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
March 1, 2023
The Wildcats went 22-23 from the free throw line in Newark Tuesday night.

Villanova Escapes From Seton Hall, 76-72

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Women's lacrosse celebrates after scoring a goal this past weekend.

Men and Women’s Lacrosse Play Home Matches

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Women’s Lacrosse beat William & Mary 18-6 to open the season.

Women’s Lacrosse Downs W&M, 18-6

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Villanova student Matthew Ryan and his mother (CLAS ‘86) at the NFC Championship.

Students Celebrate Eagles Advancing to Super Bowl

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Makayla Stadler (above) scored Villanova’s lone goal against Providence.

Women’s Soccer Finishes Season with Tie vs. Providence

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
The Phillies won game five against the San Diego Padres and advance to the World Series.

University Students Celebrate Big Phillies Win

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
Head coach Brad Adams also described the leadership of Josh Robinson as “excellent.”

Men’s Tennis Hosts Villanova Invitational

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
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