The State of the Nova Nation podcast

Emma and Pat are back to bring you their reaction to Villanova's 87-74 loss to Marquette on Monday afternoon. They take you through the factors that contributed to the Cats' worst defensive game of the year as well as the bright spots they saw on offense. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma welcomes Eugene Rapay (@erapay5) back on the podcast to preview Villanova's matchup versus DePaul on Friday night. The duo predict Villanova's game plan for the game and discuss how the 'Cats can rebound on offense. Then, Emma and Eugene answer a full bag of mailbag questions, ranging from home court advantage implications to Justin Moore's injury impact. Be sure to subscribe...

Emma is joined by a State of the Nova Nation legend, Eugene Rapay (erapay5), to break down Villanova's loss to St. John's at home. The duo discuss the team's lack of in-game execution, recent substitution decisions, and Kyle Neptune's play design. Then, they talk about where this loss leaves Villanova with a third straight home game against DePaul coming up on Friday night. Be sure...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 66-65 win over Xavier at the Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday night. The duo discuss every hectic and confusing detail of this game, including 'Nova's defensive and rebounding breakdown in the second half, rotation sets and late-game execution. Then, they talk about the positives from Villanova's win, and the fact that Villanova is now undefeated a...

Emma and Pat are back to prep you for Villanova's faceoff with Xavier on Wednesday night after the holiday break. They catch you up on the musketeers season so far and what to look for when the Wildcats take the court. They finish the show with a lookback at what they learned about Villanova basketball in 2023 and what they're looking for in 2024. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a...

Pat reacts to Villanova's shocking road win against the Creighton Blue Jays on Wednesday night. He spotlights Eric Dixon's performance, the Cats' much improved second half as well as a breakdown for how the defense was able to limit the damage. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat preview Villanova's matchup against Creighton on Wednesday night. The duo discuss how Nova can defend Creighton's high-octane offense, how Kyle Neptune can experiment with the big men in the rotation, and how important it is for TJ Bamba to have a breakout game. Then, they answer questions from the listener mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a review and follow...

Emma and Pat go school by school to break down what you need to know heading into conference play. They give you each team's highlights so far and break down who each team lost in the offseason as well as who has been brought in to make an impact. They then finish with a mailbag to round out the show. Remember to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNPod.

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 65-56 win over UCLA at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night. The duo discuss Tyler Burton's breakout offensive performance, the importance of Hakim Hart's extended minutes recently and how the team rebounded after three straight losses. They also talk about how 'Nova's defense got important stops despite an imperfect offensive night. Be s...

Emma gives you her reaction after the Cats’ fell to Saint Joe’s for the first time in over a decade at the Pavilion on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat discuss Villanova’s second straight Big 5 loss to Drexel on Saturday afternoon, 57-55. The duo break down Villanova’s defensive woes, the decreasing offensive performance over the last week and Justin Moore’s struggles from the three-point line of late. They then preview Nova’s huge upcoming matchup against Kansas State on Tuesday night. Can the Cats rebound and get back on track agai...

Emma gives you her reaction after the Cats' fell to Saint Joe's for the first time in over a decade at the Pavilion on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's victorious weekend at the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament. The duo discuss the biggest takeaways from Villanova's three wins, including Eric Dixon's breakout performance against UNC, the deep bench rotation and varied offensive schemes that kept Villanova's offense lethal. Lastly, they preview Nova's Big 5 matchup against St. Joe's on Wednesday n...

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's 57-40 win over Maryland on Friday night. The duo discuss the positives from the game, including 'Nova's fast start and its improvement on defense, and some negatives, including Villanova's 17 total turnovers. Then, they preview Villanova's match up against Texas Tech in the Battle for Atlantis on Wednesday afternoon. Be sure to subscribe to the sh...

Emma and Pat give you their preview ahead of Nova hosting Maryland and old friend Kevin Willard at the Pavilion on Friday night. The tandem take you through what has gone wrong for Maryland so far this season, implications of the matchup and what they want to see from the Cats' after Monday night's loss. They then finish with a full mailbag of your questions. Be sure to subscribe to the sh...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 76-72 loss to the University of Pennsylvania at the Palestra. The duo discuss Nova's poor shooting night, the offense's inability to break Penn's zone defense, and how the team's mental mistakes led to this loss. Lastly, they talk about what needs to change on both ends of the court before the 'Cats welcome Maryland to the Finn on Friday...

Emma and Pat recap all the action from Villanova's 90-63 win in their season opener against American at the Finneran Pavilion. The duo take you through the debuts of the four transfers, the performance of Eric Dixon and what this iteration of the Cats' did so differently than last year's squad. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat break down the entirety of Villanova's 2023-2024 non-conference schedule. From American to UCLA, the duo discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team. Then, they give their projected starting 5 for Opening Night and answer questions from the first mailbag of the season! Make sure to subscribe and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat are back for season 9 of State of the Nova Nation to break down the latest iteration of the Villanova Wildcats. The duo move player-by-player to give you their expectations for the season. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to never miss an episode, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.

Emma and Pat are back to catch you up on all the Villanova offseason news so far. The tandem discuss the implications of Justin Moore's return, Cam Whitmore's departure and what the expect from the newest 'Cat TJ Bamba. They also explore other potential options Nova can add to its roster as well as what Baker Dunleavy's new role as General Manager of Men's and Women's Baske...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 70-65 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the Sweet 16 on Friday afternoon. The duo discuss the overall performance of the team this season, including the 30-win campaign, record-breaking statistics from All-American Maddy Siegrist and continued development and growth from the rest of the roster. They talk about the keys to the loss, including a poor rebounding perf...

Emma and Pat take you through all the questions you're curious about now that the book has been closed on the 2022-23 season. The duo discuss impressions of Kyle Neptune after year one, who stays/who goes, what Villanova's strategy in the transfer portal should be, how the season will be remembered and so much more. They also take you through the run the Lady Cats are on after Denise Dillon's squa...

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 62-57 first-round NIT loss to Liberty on Tuesday night. The duo discuss Mark Armstrong's encouraging role in the starting lineup, Trey Patterson's DNP and the offense's struggles. Then, they touch on Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels' last games in Villanova uniforms. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview the most exciting first round matchups for Big East teams in the NC...

Emma and Pat break down a busy week of Villanova basketball as the men's team gets left out of the NCAA Tournament and the women's team draws a No. 4 seed. First, the duo discuss takeaways from the Big East Tournament, including Villanova's defensive meltdown, Marquette's run and the couching carousel in the conference. Then, they preview Nova's NIT matchup against the 3-point happy Liberty Flames...

Emma and Pat welcome Matt St. Jean (@mattstdream), co-host of the Road to the Garden podcast, onto the show to preview the upcoming Big East Tournament. The trio discuss award season, and whether any players in the conference got snubbed. Then, they talk about each team's biggest weakness, potential match up scenarios for Villanova, and which team is in the most prime position to lift the trophy o...