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Tyler Perkins, Devin Askew Perkins earn 2026 Big East honors
Villanova was well-represented on the list of honors handed out by the Big East in 2025-26. On Monday, the conference announced the individual awards for this season. Devin Askew was named the Big East Sixth Man of the Year while Tyler Perkins earned the title of the conference’s Most Improved Player. Villanova ended a 24-7 […]
Villanova set up as a mid-seed in NCAA tournament
The Wildcats are almost assured to be the “home team” in the first round of the NCAA tournament next week. The question is what seed those white jerseys will be attached to. Currently, Villanova is projected as a seven seed by all of ESPN, CBS and FOX. Here are the specifics for how those projections […]
The seniors mark their spot, lead Villanova to 91-78 victory over Xavier
It was a grand finale for all three of the Wildcat seniors on Saturday afternoon. The Musketeers got out to a 4-0 start, but Villanova (24-7) proceeded to go on a 23-5 run from there. That stretch, combined with a separate 15-2 run after that, allowed the Wildcats to go up 12 at halftime. Villanova […]
Zion Stanford reportedly no longer with Villanova Men’s Basketball
Transfer guard Zion Stanford has reportedly left the Villanova Men’s Basketball program. Stanford did not travel to Chicago on Wednesday night as Villanova defeated DePaul, and the junior was not seen with the team during warmups for Saturday’s game vs. Xavier. Jeff Neiburg of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Stanford is no longer with the […]
Villanova Wildcats (23-7) vs Xavier Musketeers (14-16): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 23-7 (14-5) vs Xavier Musketeers 14-16 (6-13) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Saturday, March 7 at 12 PM Betting Line: Villanova -11.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 34, Xavier 95 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 32, Xavier 94 Torvik: Villanova 37, Xavier 91
Villanova vs Xavier: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 23-7 (14-5) vs Xavier Musketeers 14-16 (6-13) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Saturday, March 7 at 12 PM Betting Line: Villanova -11.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT + truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Xavier 95 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 32, Xavier 94 Torvik: Villanova 37, Xavier 91 About Xavier: […]
2026 Women’s Basketball Big East Tournament: Full Schedule & Bracket
The 2026 Women’s Basketball Big East Tournament has arrived. The exciting four days of action will begin on Friday from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT and end on Monday with a champion being crowned. Villanova enters the field as the No. 2 seed after finishing 16-4 in Big East play. The Wildcats come […]
Villanova Women’s Basketball lands three on Big East honors
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 […]
Villanova explodes in second half to run away from DePaul
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) at DePaul Blue Demons (16-13): Game Chat
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
Kevin Willard gives insight on plan after Matt Hodge injury
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 […]
Redshirt Freshman Matt Hodge Out for Season With Torn ACL
“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” […]
Where will Villanova turn after losing Matt Hodge?
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 at DePaul: Game Preview
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 […]
Villanova embarrassed by No. 15 St. John’s in many ways
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) at #15 St. John’s Red Storm (22-6): Game Chat
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 at #15 St. John’s: Game Preview
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. […]
Kevin Willard makes history as Villanova first-year head coach
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 […]
Acaden Lewis reaches another mark during record-setting season
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 bounces back with important win over Butler
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) vs Butler Bulldogs (15-13): Game Chat
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 entering important stretch to end the season
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 vs Butler: Game Preview
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 blitzed in second half vs. No. 5 UConn, ends six-game win streak
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 […]
#5 Connecticut Huskies (24-3) at Villanova Wildcats (21-5): Game Chat
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
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