VillanovaVillanova forward Tafara Gapare leaves the programThe senior transfer, who was with coach Kevin Willard last year at Maryland, played in nine of 14 games this season. Now the Wildcats' depth will be tested with another subtraction from the rotation.Jeff Neiburg With Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?Jeff Neiburg Villanova’s winning streak may have ended, but there’s plenty for Denise Dillon to be happy aboutKatie Lewis Villanova overcomes slow start to beat Butler, extend winning streakDylan Johnson Villanova releases its 2026 football schedule for first season in Patriot LeagueDylan Johnson AdvertisementDefense rescues sluggish Villanova in a Big East home win over DePaulThe Wildcats struggled offensively early but stayed close thanks to their defense. A 21-8 second-half run helped them pull off the win.Dylan Johnson Villanova rallies past DePaul for Big East victoryTyler Perkins and Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 19 points apiece. The Associated Press, Associated Press Villanova started Big East play with a bang. Is a Top 25 ranking on deck?Villanova coach Kevin Willard's return to Seton Hall went about as good as it could have gone for the Wildcats in their Big East opener.Jeff Neiburg Forged in Baltimore, Bryce Lindsay has overcome his share of adversity. Now he’s Villanova’s leading scorer. The guard lost his mother to cancer in his senior year of high school. "He faced more than most people could imagine, but he turned it into fuel to grow mentally and emotionally,” his father says. Dylan Johnson Villanova’s Big East opener is taking Kevin Willard back to a place he loves. The game has big stakes.Kevin Willard spent 12 seasons as Seton Hall's coach. His first Big East game as Villanova's coach will be an emotional return to Newark, N.J.Jeff Neiburg Villanova’s players and coach are ‘super proud’ of a season that ended in the FCS semifinalsThe Wildcats started 1-2, then rolled to 11 straight wins before their playoff exit. “Week 3, if anyone told us we’d be here now, I think they’re a little crazy,” linebacker Shane Hartzell said.Dylan Johnson Tyler Perkins embraces his many roles at Villanova. This year, it’s about being a leader.The junior guard was the only returner from last season who saw game action. Now, with a starting role, Perkins looks to put Villanova back in the national spotlight.Katie Lewis Villanova falls to Illinois State, gets eliminated in semifinals of FCS playoffsThe Wildcats’ postseason run ended in a 30-14 loss to Illinois State at home on Saturday. The Redbirds contained the Wildcats’ passing game, while penalties on defense also proved to be costly.Dylan Johnson Villanova extends winning streak to seven with a win over Seton HallThe Wildcats were led by guards Jasmine Bascoe and Ryanne Allen as Villanova secured a 72-55 victory in its home conference opener Friday night.Katie Lewis Villanova tops Wisconsin in overtime to close out nonconference play on a high noteIt was a tale of two halves for Villanova, as its early lead whittled down in the second half. But the Wildcats managed to pick up a resume-boosting 76-66 overtime win over the pesky Badgers.Devin Jackson Villanova shares a resemblance to the 2009 FCS championship team. Just ask its former players.The last time Villanova made an FCS semifinal appearance was in 2009, when the Wildcats earned their first and only national title. Former players believe the program has the pieces to do it again.Devin Jackson The Big Picture: Eagles big shut out, Sixers defend home court, and the week’s best sports photosThe Eagles ended a three-game losing streak with a shut out, Sixers defend home court behind a big Joel Embiid performance, while the Villanova men's basketball team dominated Pittsburgh.Inquirer Staff Photographers What to know about Illinois State, Villanova’s FCS semifinal opponentThe unseeded Redbirds will try to keep up their road warrior status on the Main Line this Saturday. Katie Lewis Braden Reed makes a name for himself in Year 1 with Villanova: ‘He’s not a freshman anymore’The receiver spent most of the year on special teams, but in the last two playoff games, Reed caught the game-winning touchdowns. He could play a larger role for Villanova in the FCS semifinals.Dylan Johnson Villanova promos for football semifinal include $2 concessions, a chance at basketball season tickets, and moreThe Wildcats are pulling out all the stops to pack Villanova Stadium on Saturday night against Illinois State (7:30 p.m., ESPN2) as they try to advance to the title game for the first time since 2009.Dylan Johnson See more storiesAdvertisement
Villanova forward Tafara Gapare leaves the programThe senior transfer, who was with coach Kevin Willard last year at Maryland, played in nine of 14 games this season. Now the Wildcats' depth will be tested with another subtraction from the rotation.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova forward Tafara Gapare leaves the programThe senior transfer, who was with coach Kevin Willard last year at Maryland, played in nine of 14 games this season. Now the Wildcats' depth will be tested with another subtraction from the rotation.Jeff Neiburg
With Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?Jeff Neiburg
With Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s winning streak may have ended, but there’s plenty for Denise Dillon to be happy aboutKatie Lewis
Villanova’s winning streak may have ended, but there’s plenty for Denise Dillon to be happy aboutKatie Lewis
Defense rescues sluggish Villanova in a Big East home win over DePaulThe Wildcats struggled offensively early but stayed close thanks to their defense. A 21-8 second-half run helped them pull off the win.Dylan Johnson
Defense rescues sluggish Villanova in a Big East home win over DePaulThe Wildcats struggled offensively early but stayed close thanks to their defense. A 21-8 second-half run helped them pull off the win.Dylan Johnson
Villanova rallies past DePaul for Big East victoryTyler Perkins and Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 19 points apiece. The Associated Press, Associated Press
Villanova rallies past DePaul for Big East victoryTyler Perkins and Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 19 points apiece. The Associated Press, Associated Press
Villanova started Big East play with a bang. Is a Top 25 ranking on deck?Villanova coach Kevin Willard's return to Seton Hall went about as good as it could have gone for the Wildcats in their Big East opener.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova started Big East play with a bang. Is a Top 25 ranking on deck?Villanova coach Kevin Willard's return to Seton Hall went about as good as it could have gone for the Wildcats in their Big East opener.Jeff Neiburg
Forged in Baltimore, Bryce Lindsay has overcome his share of adversity. Now he’s Villanova’s leading scorer. The guard lost his mother to cancer in his senior year of high school. "He faced more than most people could imagine, but he turned it into fuel to grow mentally and emotionally,” his father says. Dylan Johnson
Forged in Baltimore, Bryce Lindsay has overcome his share of adversity. Now he’s Villanova’s leading scorer. The guard lost his mother to cancer in his senior year of high school. "He faced more than most people could imagine, but he turned it into fuel to grow mentally and emotionally,” his father says. Dylan Johnson
Villanova’s Big East opener is taking Kevin Willard back to a place he loves. The game has big stakes.Kevin Willard spent 12 seasons as Seton Hall's coach. His first Big East game as Villanova's coach will be an emotional return to Newark, N.J.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s Big East opener is taking Kevin Willard back to a place he loves. The game has big stakes.Kevin Willard spent 12 seasons as Seton Hall's coach. His first Big East game as Villanova's coach will be an emotional return to Newark, N.J.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s players and coach are ‘super proud’ of a season that ended in the FCS semifinalsThe Wildcats started 1-2, then rolled to 11 straight wins before their playoff exit. “Week 3, if anyone told us we’d be here now, I think they’re a little crazy,” linebacker Shane Hartzell said.Dylan Johnson
Villanova’s players and coach are ‘super proud’ of a season that ended in the FCS semifinalsThe Wildcats started 1-2, then rolled to 11 straight wins before their playoff exit. “Week 3, if anyone told us we’d be here now, I think they’re a little crazy,” linebacker Shane Hartzell said.Dylan Johnson
Tyler Perkins embraces his many roles at Villanova. This year, it’s about being a leader.The junior guard was the only returner from last season who saw game action. Now, with a starting role, Perkins looks to put Villanova back in the national spotlight.Katie Lewis
Tyler Perkins embraces his many roles at Villanova. This year, it’s about being a leader.The junior guard was the only returner from last season who saw game action. Now, with a starting role, Perkins looks to put Villanova back in the national spotlight.Katie Lewis
Villanova falls to Illinois State, gets eliminated in semifinals of FCS playoffsThe Wildcats’ postseason run ended in a 30-14 loss to Illinois State at home on Saturday. The Redbirds contained the Wildcats’ passing game, while penalties on defense also proved to be costly.Dylan Johnson
Villanova falls to Illinois State, gets eliminated in semifinals of FCS playoffsThe Wildcats’ postseason run ended in a 30-14 loss to Illinois State at home on Saturday. The Redbirds contained the Wildcats’ passing game, while penalties on defense also proved to be costly.Dylan Johnson
Villanova extends winning streak to seven with a win over Seton HallThe Wildcats were led by guards Jasmine Bascoe and Ryanne Allen as Villanova secured a 72-55 victory in its home conference opener Friday night.Katie Lewis
Villanova extends winning streak to seven with a win over Seton HallThe Wildcats were led by guards Jasmine Bascoe and Ryanne Allen as Villanova secured a 72-55 victory in its home conference opener Friday night.Katie Lewis
Villanova tops Wisconsin in overtime to close out nonconference play on a high noteIt was a tale of two halves for Villanova, as its early lead whittled down in the second half. But the Wildcats managed to pick up a resume-boosting 76-66 overtime win over the pesky Badgers.Devin Jackson
Villanova tops Wisconsin in overtime to close out nonconference play on a high noteIt was a tale of two halves for Villanova, as its early lead whittled down in the second half. But the Wildcats managed to pick up a resume-boosting 76-66 overtime win over the pesky Badgers.Devin Jackson
Villanova shares a resemblance to the 2009 FCS championship team. Just ask its former players.The last time Villanova made an FCS semifinal appearance was in 2009, when the Wildcats earned their first and only national title. Former players believe the program has the pieces to do it again.Devin Jackson
Villanova shares a resemblance to the 2009 FCS championship team. Just ask its former players.The last time Villanova made an FCS semifinal appearance was in 2009, when the Wildcats earned their first and only national title. Former players believe the program has the pieces to do it again.Devin Jackson
The Big Picture: Eagles big shut out, Sixers defend home court, and the week’s best sports photosThe Eagles ended a three-game losing streak with a shut out, Sixers defend home court behind a big Joel Embiid performance, while the Villanova men's basketball team dominated Pittsburgh.Inquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Eagles big shut out, Sixers defend home court, and the week’s best sports photosThe Eagles ended a three-game losing streak with a shut out, Sixers defend home court behind a big Joel Embiid performance, while the Villanova men's basketball team dominated Pittsburgh.Inquirer Staff Photographers
What to know about Illinois State, Villanova’s FCS semifinal opponentThe unseeded Redbirds will try to keep up their road warrior status on the Main Line this Saturday. Katie Lewis
What to know about Illinois State, Villanova’s FCS semifinal opponentThe unseeded Redbirds will try to keep up their road warrior status on the Main Line this Saturday. Katie Lewis
Braden Reed makes a name for himself in Year 1 with Villanova: ‘He’s not a freshman anymore’The receiver spent most of the year on special teams, but in the last two playoff games, Reed caught the game-winning touchdowns. He could play a larger role for Villanova in the FCS semifinals.Dylan Johnson
Braden Reed makes a name for himself in Year 1 with Villanova: ‘He’s not a freshman anymore’The receiver spent most of the year on special teams, but in the last two playoff games, Reed caught the game-winning touchdowns. He could play a larger role for Villanova in the FCS semifinals.Dylan Johnson
Villanova promos for football semifinal include $2 concessions, a chance at basketball season tickets, and moreThe Wildcats are pulling out all the stops to pack Villanova Stadium on Saturday night against Illinois State (7:30 p.m., ESPN2) as they try to advance to the title game for the first time since 2009.Dylan Johnson
Villanova promos for football semifinal include $2 concessions, a chance at basketball season tickets, and moreThe Wildcats are pulling out all the stops to pack Villanova Stadium on Saturday night against Illinois State (7:30 p.m., ESPN2) as they try to advance to the title game for the first time since 2009.Dylan Johnson
