Villanova Wildcats Sports, News, & Information
Villanova Wildcats 18-5 (9-3) vs Marquette Golden Eagles 9-15 (4-9) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Marquette 114 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 28, Marquette 106 Torvik: Villanova 32, Marquette 96
30 days ago | 4 reads
Villanova now has four non-conference games locked in for the 2026-27 season. On Tuesday morning, head coach Kevin Willard told Jon Rothstein on Inside College Basketball Now that the Wildcats will begin a home-and-home series against Notre Dame next year. Rothstein followed it up by asking if it was official, which Willard confirmed. He then […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Kevin Willard is now the head coach of Villanova and there are some Maryland fans who are still unhappy about it. It was a bit of a controversial split for Willard and Maryland last year. On Saturday, there was a contingent of Terps’ fans who sat around the Villanova bench as the Wildcats defeated Georgetown […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Villanova Wildcats 18-5 (9-3) vs Marquette Golden Eagles 9-15 (4-9) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Marquette 114 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Marquette 106 Torvik: Villanova 32, Marquette 98 About […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Villanova is on a mission to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years. The Wildcats have yet to crack the Top 25 this season, but currently sit at 18-5 and 9-3 in the Big East. According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, Villanova is seen as a “likely” tournament team, sitting on […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It was an uphill battle for Villanova for much of the afternoon. After getting a lead in the second half, the Wildcats were in need of a closer as Georgetown would not go away. That is when Acaden Lewis stepped up. With Villanova leading by two with 2:33 remaining, the D.C. native knocked down back-to-back […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Villanova Wildcats 17-5 (8-3) at Georgetown Hoyas 13-10 (5-7) Where: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.) When: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 12:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -3.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Georgetown 94 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 28, Georgetown 82 Torvik: Villanova 31, Georgetown 81
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Malachi Palmer played sparingly early during his first season at Villanova. Palmer transferred in from Maryland after Kevin Willard made the move to become head coach of the Wildcats. After a lull in the middle of the season, Palmer has been getting a bigger opportunity and has been making the most of it. Guard play […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Villanova Wildcats 17-5 (8-3) at Georgetown Hoyas 13-10 (5-7) Where: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.) When: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 12:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -3.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 32, Georgetown 94 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 28, Georgetown 82 Torvik: Villanova 31, Georgetown 81 About Georgetown: The […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Kevin Willard is not wasting time with one of the top players in the Class of 2028. On Tuesday, five-star sophomore Mason Collins announced that he received an offer from Villanova. Collins was in attendance on Wednesday night as the Wildcats completed a season sweep against Seton Hall. Villanova is now Collins’ third official offer. […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It was just three years but the era following Jay Wright’s retirement felt like an eternity. Now, Villanova is on its way back up under Kevin Willard and fans should be excited about this version of the Wildcats. VU Hoops is also excited to welcome new contributor Greg Patuto to the team to cover a […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Behind an 11-2 run to end the half, Villanova (17-5) went into the locker room up by 15 and never looked back, dispatching Seton Hall by 12. Much like the first meeting, the Pirates turned the Wildcats over and made it uncomfortable late. Villanova turned it over 15 times on the night, with a total […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Villanova Wildcats 16-5 (7-3) vs Seton Hall Pirates 16-6 (6-5) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Seton Hall 49 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Seton Hall 50 Torvik: Villanova 32, Seton Hall 51
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Villanova Wildcats 16-5 (7-3) vs Seton Hall Pirates 16-6 (6-5) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Seton Hall 49 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Seton Hall 50 Torvik: Villanova 32, Seton Hall 51 […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
Villanova (16-5) took full advantage of the six days off, getting out to a 19-point lead in the first half and never looking back. The Friars cut the lead to as little as 8 on multiple occasions out of halftime, but were never able to get it closer than that. Leading Villanova in scoring were […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 35, Providence 89 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Providence 72 Torvik: Villanova 32, Providence 72 Chris Jeffrey is AVAILABLE […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 35, Providence 89 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Providence 72 Torvik: Villanova 32, Providence 72 On Providence: This is […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
With no game until Friday, I figured this would be another opportunity to assess the current landscape for our beloved Wildcats. Overall record: 15-5 Conference record: 6-3 (sole possession of third) NET Ranking: 34 KenPom Rating: 27 Bart Torvik: 31 Road/Neutral Record: 7-3 Strength of Schedule: 30 Current projected seeds in Bracketology: ESPN – 7 […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Villanova Wildcats 15-4 (6-2) at #2 Connecticut Huskies 18-1 (8-0) Where: PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford, CT) When: Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Connecticut 8 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 24, Connecticut 11 Torvik: Villanova 34, Connecticut 4
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Villanova Wildcats 15-4 (6-2) at #2 Connecticut Huskies 18-1 (8-0) Where: PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford, CT) When: Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Connecticut 8 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 24, Connecticut 11 Torvik: Villanova 34, Connecticut 4 About UConn: The […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
After a first half that would make a mason jealous, the Wildcats turned up the heat coming out of halftime on their way to a 66-51 victory. Villanova (15-4) came out of the break forcing three quick turnovers and going on a 10-0 run, extending the lead to 13 points in short order. Starting near […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Villanova Wildcats 14-4 (5-2) vs Georgetown Hoyas 9-9 (1-6) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -8.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Georgetown 123 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 26, Georgetown 100 Torvik: Villanova 33, Georgetown 104
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Villanova Wildcats 14-4 (5-2) vs Georgetown Hoyas 9-9 (1-6) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -8.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Georgetown 123 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 26, Georgetown 100 Torvik: […]
about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Villanova Wildcats 14-3 (5-1) vs St. John’s Red Storm 12-5 (5-1) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +1.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 25, St. John’s 27 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 25, […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Villanova Wildcats 14-3 (5-1) vs St. John’s Red Storm 12-5 (5-1) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +1.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 25, St. John’s 27 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 25, St. John’s […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read