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The 66-57 loss marks the end of Villanova's run to the WBIT semifinals, and the last collegiate game for five graduating players: Maddie Burke, Kaitlyn Orihel, Bronagh Power-Cassidy, Lara Edmanson and Jaliyah Green.

[Photo] Villanova Ends Season in WBIT Semifinals with Loss to Belmont

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
Villanova has been named a top Fulbright scholarship producer for the 17th consecutive year, amidst uncertainty regarding the future of such scholarships.

[Photo] Villanova Named Top Fulbright Producer for 17th Year

Emma Cote, Co-News Editor
March 19, 2025
Senior attacker Sydney Pappas netted five goals against Columbia to surpass Katie Comerford’s previous total.

[Photo] Sydney Pappas Breaks Program All-Time Scoring Record

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025
Villanova ended the regular season with a 70-55 loss to No. 22 Creighton.

[Photo] Bascoe’s Career-High 27 Points Not Enough for Villanova to Beat No. 22 Creighton

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
“I give so much to Kaitlyn Orihel who, from the start, wanted to be here at Villanova and to be part of this program,” head coach Denise Dillon said. “When it comes down to wanting to have a coach out on the floor, [Orihel] is that person.”

[Photo] Allen’s Buzzer-Beater Seals a 56-54 Villanova Win Over Butler

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 26, 2025
Villanova upset No. 9 Yale, 13-11, on Saturday at home to seal its first win of the season.

[Photo] Men’s Lacrosse Takes Down No. 9 Yale for First Win of the Season

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 16, 2025
Freshman midfielder Leslie Iorio led the Wildcats with four goals against Saint Joseph’s last Wednesday.

[Photo] Wildcat Watch: Leslie Iorio Shines in Women’s Lacrosse Debut

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 18, 2025
Villanova fought against Navy in the snow on Saturday, falling short, 17-16.

[Photo] Women’s Lax Falls to No. 16 Navy in Snowy Home Battle

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
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[Photo] James Jackson: The Voice of Nova Nation

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Villanova opened its schedule against a nationally ranked opponent, No. 12 Penn State, on Sunday, Feb. 9.

[Photo] No. 12 Penn State Defeats Men’s Lacrosse in Home Opener

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe averages 15.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and four assists per game.

[Photo] WBB Takes Statement Win into Matchup with Creighton

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
February 5, 2025
Freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe dropped 17 in the win after missing the season's previous meeting with Marquette due to injury.

[Photo] Villanova Gets Revenge with 65-53 Win Over Marquette

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
February 2, 2025
Senior guard Jordan Longino scored a career-best 27 points against Marquette, leading all scorers.

[Photo] Longino’s Last Run: How He’s “Handling It”

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Sushi is the newest option being offered at Cafe Nova.

[Photo] Cafe Nova’s Sushi Debut

Finley Triano, Staff Writer
January 29, 2025
Eric Dixon is now third on Villanova's all-time scoring list with 2,184 career points.

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

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
January 20, 2025
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[Photo] Villanova Defeats Providence, 75-73, at the Wells Fargo Center

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
January 18, 2025
Graduate quarterback Connor Watkins announced on Dec. 10 that he is hoping to continue football professionally and will be declaring for the NFL draft.

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

Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Junior forward Denae Carter led Villanova in both points (16) and rebounds (8) on the road against Fairfield. She shot 6-of-8 from the field goal range.

[Photo] Fairfield Makes Late Comeback to Defeat Villanova, 74-71

Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor
December 9, 2024
Villanova (5-5) finishes up its non-conference schedule over the next two weeks with contests at Delaware (3-5) and against James Madison (7-3).

[Photo] WBB Wrapping Up Non-Conference Schedule Against Delaware and JMU

Genna Cottingham, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
In her freshman season, Webber averaged 24 minutes of playing time along with 7.7 points, and 2.7 rebounds per game.

[Photo] Maddie Webber: From the Steel City to the Main Line

Elijah McDow, Staff Writer
December 11, 2024
Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe led in both scoring and rebounds for Villanova, putting up 19 points and 7 rebounds.

[Photo] Villanova Falls to Temple, 76-62, at the Finn in Inaugural Women’s Big 5 Classic

Casey Healey, Staff Writer
December 7, 2024
The Wildcats won the 58th "Battle of the Blue," a decades-long tradition between Villanova and Delaware.

[Photo] Villanova Football Finishes Regular Season with 38-28 “Battle of the Blue” Victory

James Haupt, Staff Writer
November 23, 2024
Professors shared thoughts on the outcomes of both voting at Villanova and in general.

[Photo] Professors React to Election Results and Voting at Villanova

Isabella Balian, Political Columnist
November 20, 2024
The Mullen Center played host to Villanovans voting on campus for the 2024 Election.

[Photo] Breakdown of Mullen Center Voting Results

Isabella Carlin, Political Columnist
November 20, 2024
Despite the career-best efforts of graduate guard Eric Dixon, Villanova did not come out of the Empire Classic with a win over Maryland. Dixon dropped 38 points on the night, accounting for more than half of Villanova's offensive production.

[Photo] Satire: To Boo or Not to Boo?

Owen Hewitt, Co-Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Contests against Princeton and Columbia lie ahead as the Wildcats work to build team chemistry.

[Photo] Preview: WBB Faces Two Ivies After Opening Victory

Madison Hodges, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Villanova (3-3) takes the momentum of a dominant win over Penn to the Empire Classic in Newark, NJ against Maryland (4-1).

[Photo] Preview: MBB Prepares for Virginia and Penn Matchups

James Haupt, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
The leading scorer for the Wildcats was freshman guard Jasmine Bascoe, with 18 points and five assists.

[Photo] Villanova Rallies Back to Defeat Wake Forest, 64-56, in Season Opener

Amanda McKean, Sports Columnist
November 10, 2024
Graduate forward Eric Dixon led the Wildcats with 22 points in his second game of the season.

[Photo] Villanova Flattens NJIT, 91-54

Dylan Johnson, Staff Writer
November 9, 2024
The Wildcats will open up the season with three games at the Finn.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball Gears Up for Three-Game Week

Finn Courtney, Co-News Editor
October 30, 2024
The fourth-annual Mother Mary Lange Lecture was held this past week.

[Photo] 48th Annual International Merleau-Ponty Circle Hosted

Leena Krayyem, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Outside the Connelly Center on Friday, Oct. 25, freshmen packed together to learn about the different majors and minors at Villanova.

[Photo] Majors & Minors Fair Recap

Katie Bryda, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
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