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Villanova is preparing for the start of the Big East Tournament, but first, the conference handed out its annual awards on Thursday — and the Wildcats saw three earn honors. Jasmine Bascoe headlined the selections as she was unanimously selected to the First Team All-Big East for the second straight year. The sophomore guard put […]
Second halves have not been kind to Villanova in recent weeks. The Wildcats needed to change that narrative after a slow start that included 15 misses on the first 16 shots. Villanova adjusted accordingly on the offensive end and scored 50 points during a 76-57 win over DePaul in Chicago. The Wildcats (23-7, 14-5) fell […]
Villanova Wildcats 22-7 (13-5) at DePaul Blue Demons 16-13 (8-10) Where: Wintrust Arena (Chicago, IL) When: Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -2.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock (last one, guys) How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, DePaul 96 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 35, DePaul 93 Torvik: Villanova 38, DePaul 91
Villanova is getting ready to play its first game without forward Matt Hodge. The 6-foot-8 redshirt freshman suffered a torn ACL against St. John’s on Saturday night. The Wildcats will take on DePaul in Chicago and will do so with a new-look lineup. “It just really stinks that the kid was going to be able […]
“Matt is a tremendous person with an unbelievable work ethic,” said Kevin Willard via press release. “We know he will be back better than ever.” Hodge started all 29 games for the Wildcats this year, averaging 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game on 45.2% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range. The 6’8” […]
Villanova will be left with a big hole in the lineup with the loss of forward Matt Hodge. The redshirt freshman suffered a torn ACL in the second half of Villanova’s 89-57 loss to St. John’s at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Hodge had started all 29 games for Villanova this season prior to […]
Villanova Wildcats 22-7 (13-5) at DePaul Blue Demons 16-13 (8-10) Where: Wintrust Arena (Chicago, IL) When: Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -2.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock (last one, guys) How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, DePaul 96 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 35, DePaul 93 Torvik: Villanova […]
Make some room in the fire next to the Michigan film. Kevin Willard and the Wildcats have another game tape to burn after an embarrassing loss to No. 15 St. John’s on Saturday night. After a Bryce Lindsay layup gave Villanova a 2-0 lead, there was very little that went right. From there, St. John’s […]
Villanova Wildcats 22-6 (13-4) at #15 St. John’s 22-6 (15-2) Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY) When: Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +7.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 30, St. John’s 24 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 29, St. John’s 22 Torvik: […]
Villanova Wildcats 22-6 (13-4) at #15 St. John’s 22-6 (15-2) Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY) When: Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +7.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 30, St. John’s 24 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 29, St. John’s 22 Torvik: Villanova 29, St. […]
Villanova needed a refresh and this is why Kevin Willard was brought in. The longtime head coach has made an immediate impact for the Wildcats in year one and it has led to history. The Wildcats defeated Butler on Wednesday night to move to 22-6 on the season. These 22 wins credited to Willard set […]
The eye test shows that Acaden Lewis is having a historic freshman year for Villanova. The numbers will also back that up as he continues to reach new heights in year one. During a victory against Butler on Wednesday night, Lewis dished out four assists, reaching 146 on the season. This set a new freshman […]
Villanova’s backcourt has been inconsistent over the course of the season — and this includes Devin Askew off the bench. The sixth-year transfer has struggled to find his shot in recent weeks, but when the team needed it the most, Askew stepped up. Leading 59-57 in the second half, Askew knocked down a three before […]
Villanova Wildcats 21-6 (12-4) vs Butler Bulldogs 15-13 (6-11) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 25 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 30, Butler 80 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 29, Butler 81 Torvik: Villanova 30, Butler 65
Villanova is entering the most important time of the season. While the postseason is not among us just yet, the Wildcats will face five extremely pivotal games before the Big East Tournament. Villanova’s last two losses have come to UConn. The first meeting, a 75-67 overtime loss in Storrs, was followed up by six consecutive […]
Villanova Wildcats 21-6 (12-4) vs Butler Bulldogs 15-13 (6-11) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 25 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 30, Butler 80 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 29, Butler 81 Torvik: Villanova 30, Butler 65 About Butler: The […]
Villanova has been the team all year long that has made the necessary adjustments in the second half to win a game. On Saturday night, Kevin Willard and the Wildcats got a taste of their own medicine. No. 5 UConn opened the second half on a 13-2 run and did not look back during a […]
Villanova Wildcats 21-5 (12-3) vs #5 Connecticut Huskies 24-3 (14-2) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, February 21 at 5:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +2.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 29, Connecticut 10 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 27, Connecticut 13 Torvik: Villanova 29, Connecticut 9
It is a hot ticket for Villanova and UConn on Saturday night — and not just for fans. The Wildcats will be hosting a total of four recruits during their showdown with the Huskies. It was shared earlier in the week that four-star guard Rowan Phillips will be in attendance. Phillips is currently ranked as […]
Villanova Wildcats 21-5 (12-3) vs #5 Connecticut Huskies 24-3 (14-2) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, February 21 at 5:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +2.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 29, Connecticut 10 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 27, Connecticut 13 Torvik: Villanova 29, Connecticut 9 […]
Villanova is looking to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years. The Wildcats are currently 21-5 and 12-3 in the Big East. According to ESPN’s latest edition of Bracketology by Joe Lunardi, this has Villanova comfortably in the field. During the recent projections, Villanova landed a No. 7 seed in […]
Villanova has a long history of success in the backcourt. From Kyle Lowry to Scottie Reynolds to Ryan Arcidiacono and Jalen Brunson, the Wildcats have seen many point guards find success in year one. Acaden Lewis has followed in line and has continued to get better as the season has gone on. Kevin Willard landed […]
Kevin Willard has his eyes on the Class of 2028 during the early stages of its recruiting. According to Dushawn London of 247Sports, four-star guard Rowan Phillips will be on an unofficial visit to Villanova on Saturday as the Wildcats host No. 5 UConn. Phillips is currently ranked as the No. 21 overall player in […]
It was a poor start for Villanova (21-5), falling down 11-2 early. Kevin Willard went to the bench, sending in four subs. This stretch swung the game back to 30-22 in the Wildcats’ favor, led by Devin Askew, Malachi Palmer and Braden Pierce. Near the end of the half, a highly-questionable flagrant foul call on […]
Villanova Wildcats 20-5 (11-3) at Xavier Musketeers 13-12 (5-9) Where: Cintas Center (Cincinnati, OH) When: Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -4.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 30, Xavier 97 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 26, Xavier 94 Torvik: Villanova 29, Xavier 86