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Villanova volleyball dropped a hard-fought four-set battle to No. 9 Penn State, but showed undeniable grit against a powerhouse opponent. After a shaky first set, the Wildcats bounced back to win the second and nearly stole the third, pushing the Nittany Lions to their limit. Senior Abby Harrell led the charge with 13 kills, 6 digs, and 3 aces, while junior Campbell Mckinnon delivered clutch block...

Two freshmen, Abby Graul and Reese Tremper, are making waves on Villanova’s women’s soccer team — zero goals allowed in six games, and both players hail from far-flung states with elite athletic backgrounds. Graul, a Dallas native whose mom played Division I soccer, switched from Maryland after coaching changes to find her dream school at Villanova. Tremper, a Southern California standout who jugg...

Villanova men’s soccer dropped a heartbreaker at home, falling 3-2 to George Washington—but not without fighting back. After conceding first via a free kick, the Wildcats surged in the second half, netting two goals in the final ten minutes for the first time this season. Sophomore Brody Crampton’s corner and a penalty pulled them within one, but couldn’t overcome GW’s clinical finishing. Coach Fe...

Villanova’s women’s soccer team is flying under the radar—ranked 23rd nationally and boasting an astonishing zero-goal conceded streak all season. In a tense 0-0 tie against Bucknell, they dominated shots but couldn’t convert, extending their shutout record to six. Coach Samar Azem admitted her team was rattled by Bucknell’s physicality and even seemed hesitant to take risks, leading to costly mom...

Villanova’s cross country teams are poised for a breakout 2026 season, with both men’s and women’s squads loaded with talent and fresh faces ready to shine. The men’s team, led by Charlie Moore and Bailey Habler, returns with four new freshmen who could race immediately thanks to a new NCAA eligibility rule — despite the steep jump from high school to 10Ks. Coaches are closely monitoring their pro...

Villanova’s 2026-27 season kicks off in Rome with a showdown against Notre Dame, then hits the ground running stateside with a home opener against Holy Cross. The non-conference slate is stacked with tough matchups — including reigning champs Michigan and Wisconsin, plus Pittsburgh and Kansas — and they’re aiming to make noise early with a fresh roster of just three returning players. Big East pla...

Villanova’s women’s field hockey team is on fire, rolling to back-to-back shutouts with nine-zero and two-zero wins, pushing their record to 6-1. Ava Borkowski lit up Queens with four goals, while Colleen Finnan added two, showcasing a smarter, more lethal offense. The defense has been equally dominant, blanking Lehigh with zero shots on goal — thanks in large part to goalie Maddi Sears. After str...

Villanova’s women’s volleyball team stormed through the American Tournament in D.C., sweeping host American University in a nail-biter decided by just two points in key sets, thanks to standout junior Taylor Lewis’s 13 kills. But momentum faded against tough Iowa State, who pulled off a three-set win despite Villanova’s valiant effort. Still, the Wildcats walked away with a 1-1 record, gaining cru...

Villanova’s 2026-27 Big East schedule drops with jaw-dropping matchups, including a Super Bowl Sunday showdown with UConn on Valentine’s Day — and yes, they’ll face the Huskies again just 11 days later. The Wildcats brace for a brutal February stretch pitting them against UConn, St. John’s (twice), Providence, Seton Hall, and Marquette, with only a Butler game offering respite. Meanwhile, a top-ra...

Villanova’s 2026-27 hoops season just dropped—and it’s packed with fire. Thirty-two games start Nov. 1 in Rome, Big East play ignites Dec. 19 on the road, and January brings a brutal home stretch against Marquette, Seton Hall, Xavier, and Creighton. February amps up with two tough UConn clashes—including one at Philly’s Xfinity Arena on Feb. 14. Last year’s 24-9 record (15-5 in the Big East) and N...

Villanova’s women’s soccer team just locked down their fifth clean sheet of the season with a 1-0 win over Penn, extending their winning streak against this Big East rival and dominating the match with a barrage of shots. Though they briefly stumbled after Penn switched formations mid-game, the Wildcats regrouped in the second half, with sophomore Avrie Nelsen netting the game-winner and extending...

Villanova women’s volleyball capped off the Colgate Volleyball Classic with a gritty 2-1 record, showcasing resilience in two nail-biting five-set wins over Princeton and Colgate, while falling to seventh-ranked Arizona State in straight sets. Junior Campbell McKinnon was a standout with clutch aces and offensive leadership, helping the Wildcats claw back from deficits and secure key victories. Th...

Villanova’s men’s golf team made a strong statement in their 2026-27 opener at the Alex Lagowitz Memorial, finishing seventh despite tough competition — and it was all thanks to breakout performances from freshman Evan Rohde and junior Vibhav Alokam. Rohde tied for third overall with a stellar four-under finish, while Alokam shot a career-best round and tied for third in program history with seven...

Villanova’s Brynn McCurry is stepping away from basketball for the 2026-27 season after ACL surgery — her third torn ACL in four years. Despite a standout 2024 campaign and one final year of eligibility, she’s facing an emotional battle, having endured four major surgeries since high school. Still, she’s staying resilient, embracing healing with gratitude and refusing to let setbacks define her le...

Villanova’s basketball future is heating up — CBS analyst Jon Rothstein dubs them a “program on the rise,” spotlighting big additions like Luigi Suigo and Devin Royal, while Kwame Evans Jr. emerges as a versatile frontcourt anchor under coach Kevin Willard. The Wildcats are shifting from guard-heavy dominance to a new identity built around size and versatility, with Tyler Perkins anchoring the fro...

Junior goalie Alex Yagudayev delivered a career-high 13 saves in Villanova’s 1-0 win over Fordham, scoring the lone goal just under 20 minutes in. Though thrilled by the victory, he admitted the team was sluggish and heat played a role — but praised Fordham’s gritty defense. With roots in elite soccer (trained with NY Red Bulls since high school, father a former Queens City FC owner, sister also a...

Kris Jenkins, the Villanova legend who sank that unforgettable buzzer-beater in 2016, is back on campus—not as a player, but as an Athletics Operations Coordinator, ready to champion student-athletes across all sports. After a pro career overseas and a hip injury that ended his playing days, he’s now focused on Name, Image, and Likeness rights, helping athletes get fair representation. He’s soakin...

Villanova men’s soccer suffered their first home loss of the season, falling 1-0 to Fairleigh Dickinson — snapping a three-game win streak and ending their scoreless home record. The Knights struck in the 71st minute, breaking through Villanova’s stout defense. Senior Josh Oladele made his season debut, taking three shots in 23 minutes. Coach Mark Fetrow praised the defense but stressed the need t...

Villanova’s 2026-27 roster just got a major upgrade with three high-impact newcomers: 6’8” forward Abdou Samb (Maryland native, played at Towson, IUPUI, Rhode Island), 6’4” guard Brady Muller (Bucknell transfer, NJ native, recovering from hip injury), and 6’3” guard Carter Fisk (Baltimore All-Metro Boys Prep Player of the Year, averaged 17 PPG as a senior). These additions bring depth, local flavo...

Get ready for hoops history—Villanova’s 2026-27 Wildcats are unveiling their stacked new roster at Summer Jam on July 27th at 4 PM in Finneran Pavilion. Led by Coach Kevin Willard, the team features high-profile transfers like Kwame Evans Jr. and Devin Royal, plus returning stars Tyler Perkins and Matt Hodge, and a wave of fresh talent. Fans can catch the action, snag autographs after practice, an...

Villanova Basketball just unveiled their 2026-27 jersey numbers, sparking fresh excitement as key players like Tyler Perkins (still rocking 4) and Nico Onyekwere (switching from 21 to 15) make their moves — with Devin Royal officially stepping into the 21 spotlight. The full roster drop on social media marks the official countdown to tip-off, with every number change adding to the hype of a new se...

Devin Royal, Ohio’s Mr. Basketball and a key contributor for Ohio State, is transferring to Villanova for his final college season — a bold move that sets up an exciting new chapter in Philly and potential showdowns against his former team. His decision underscores the dynamic nature of college hoops, where players chase growth and the perfect fit. Fans are eager to see how he thrives in a new sys...

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