The State of the Nova Nation podcast

Emma and Pat are reunited as they react to Villanova's improbable comeback win against Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The duo discuss how the Cats' were able to mount the comeback and spotlight some fantastic performances from Eric Dixon and Wooga Popler. The two also chat about how this win impacts perception of the Cats and what their resolution should be in 2925. Be sure to subscribe to the show,...

Emma breaks down Villanova's 79-67 win over Seton Hall on Tuesday night. She discusses Tyler Perkins' and Josiah Moseley's huge nights, Kyle Neptune's rotation decisions and Nova's ability to win despite a quiet game from Eric Dixon. Lastly, she previews the upcoming matchup against Creighton before answering some mailbag questions. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us...

Villanova beat Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night for it's fourth straight win of the season, and the team rises to 7-4. That concluded 'Nova's non-conference part of the season, so Emma gives her takeaways from the last 11 games. Then, she preview's Villanova's first conference game against Seton Hall next week before answering some mailbag questions. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us...

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's big victory over #14 Cincinnati at the Finneran Pavilion. They spotlight the ridiculous tear that Eric Dixon is on, the impact of Jhamir Brickus as well as some adjustments that the team and staff seemed to make on Tuesday night. The duo then finish out with a look at the Big 5 Classic and a mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X...

Emma and Pat discuss the hiring of new Villanova Athletic Director Eric Roedl and their initial reaction to the news. The crew then breaks down what they liked from the Cats’ dismantling of Penn on Tuesday night at the Pavilion including the intensity from Tyler Perkins. They finish up with a look ahead at Maryland and Rider before a loaded mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating...

Villanova's 2-2 after it's first four games of the season, so Emma and Pat discuss what they've learned so far. The duo break down how the team needs to improve on defense, limit turnovers, and create more opportunities on offense. Then, they preview Nova's matchup vs UVA on Friday before answering a full bag of mailbag questions, most notably on Kyle Neptune's status as head coach. Be sure to sub...

It's Villanova's worst loss since...Emma and Pat break down Nova's 90-80 loss to Columbia on Wednesday night at the Finn. The duo chat Kyle Neptune's failures on the sideline and discuss how this team can improve on defense in order to right the ship and beat NJIT on Friday night. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat are back for season 10 of State of the Nova Nation to get you ready for some Nova Hoops! They chat through what expectations are for the team this year, where the exodus from last year’s roster ended up as well as what they are expecting from all the new faces. They finish with a quick look at the first week schedule and a mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating an...

Emma and Pat bring you the season 9 finale of State of the Nova Nation by answering a variety of key questions about the season. How do you look back on the season? What was the best moment? Who was the most disappointing and many more questions are answered. The crew also take a look at the incoming recruiting class and outline priorities in the transfer portal for this spring. They both discuss...

Emma and Pat discuss Villanova's week at Madison Square Garden which culminated in their defeat to Marquette on Thursday night. They then move into the NCAA Tournament selection results and analyze what went wrong for the Big East. They finish the show with a NIT preview ahead of Nova's date with VCU at the Finn on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follo...

Emma and Pat are joined by the great Eugene Rapay (@erapay5) to preview the Big East Tournament. The trio break down each game throughout the Tournament by debating keys to victory and important performers. They predict the outcome of each session and finally, Emma, Pat and Eugene discuss Villanova's chances this week and how the team's performance will lead to a NCAAT bid.

Emma and Pat give you their instant reaction from Villanova's defeat in New Jersey at the hands of the Seton Hall Pirates. They debate the ramifications to this loss for Nova's tournament hopes, highlight the unforced errors that cost the Cats' the game and take a look ahead to the impending visit from Creighton on Saturday. They finish the show by answering your questions in the mailb...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 71-60 win over Providence on Saturday afternoon. But first, the duo discuss how this win impacts the NCAA Tournament chances of 'Nova, PC and other Big East teams. They talk about Villanova's dynamic defense over the course of the last month and how Justin Moore has turned back into the leader of this team. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview Villanova'...

Pat breaks down Villanova's comprehensive takedown of the Georgetown Hoya's on Tuesday night at the Pavilion. He spotlights the Wildcat's recent dominance in the series, the combination of Eric Dixon and Justin Moore as well as the enhanced ball movement which was on display. He then previews the Cats' drip north to the AMP on Saturday before finishing with the mailbag. Be sure to...

Pat takes you through Villanova's 78-54 defeat at the hands of the UConn Huskies. He dissects the offensive approach, focuses on Nova's tendency to allow for kill shots and compares the styles of Brendan Hausen vs Cam Spencer. He then discusses the upcoming Georgetown game before analyzing what is needed down the stretch from Nova to keep a NCAA Tournament bid alive. Be sure to follow the...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's bubbly 72-62 win over Butler on Tuesday night. The duo discuss Justin Moore's resurgent performance, the team's strong offensive night and Butler's questionable decisions on guarding Eric Dixon. Then they debate Nova's future in the NCAAT with five games left in the regular season before answering questions from a fan mailbag. Be sure to subs...

Emma and Pat are back to catch you up on Villanova's 70-54 win against Georgetown over the weekend. The two discuss the emergence of Brendan Hausen, the evolution of Eric Dixon's passing as well as TJ Bamba's sustained success. They then preview the upcoming visit from the Butler Bulldogs before closing with some trends that the Cats' are showing of late. Be sure to subscribe to th...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 80-54 win over Seton Hall on Super Bowl Sunday. The duo discuss 'Nova's offensive crispness, Dixon's dominant performance and Hausen's explosive three-point performance. Then, they take a step back and talk about the future performance of the Big East conference in this year's NCAA Tournament. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 56-53 loss to Xavier at the Cintas Center on Wednesday night. In this instant game recap episode, the duo discuss Nova's inability to finish around the rim, the team's consistent slow start and of course, the final possession where Nova did not get off a shot attempt to tie the game. Then, Emma and Pat answer questions from the biggest mailbag so far...

Emma and Pat take you through Villanova's 68-50 win over the Providence Friars on Sunday night. The duo discuss if the win was more fueled from the Friars lack of firepower or Villanova's defense, Kim English's reaction, the balanced offensive attack as well as the impact of Lance Ware and more. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's 85-80 loss to Marquette, its fifth straight loss, on Tuesday night. First, the duo talk more aspects of the Kyle Neptune job security discussion. Then, they break down Nova's slow start, the game of runs that ensued, and Mark Armstrong's offensive performance. Lastly, Emma and Pat answer a full bag of listener mailbag questions. Be sure to subscribe to th...

Emma and Pat break down the state of Villanova basketball after losing 88-81 in double OT to Butler. They discuss Villanova's NCAA Tournament chances after a four-game losing streak, Kyle Neptune's coaching status and the team's performance at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Then, the duo preview Nova's rematch against Marquette on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rati...

Pat reacts to Villanova's 70-50 blowout loss to the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. He voices his frustration for the flat performance and discusses some of the factors that led to the drubbing. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 66-65 loss to No. 1 ranked UConn on Saturday night. The duo discuss how a key new stat, kill shots, impacted Nova's slow start, how Lance Ware's minutes are hurting the defense, and whether this loss was a moral victory. Then, Emma and Pat preview Nova's rematch against St. John's at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Please subscribe...

Emma and Pat preview Villanova's upcoming matchup against the new No. 1 team in the country, UConn, on Saturday night. The duo recap UConn's season so far, highlight new faces on the team and debate Villanova's game plan against the well-balanced squad. Then, they answer a mailbag of listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a review and follow us on X @SoNNpod.