VillanovaVillanova is losing key starters from its FCS semifinal team. Could the transfer portal be an option to retool?Several starters are graduating or moving on to other schools, though running back Ja'Briel Mace will return. But the program has questions at quarterback and other key spots ahead of the 2026 season.Dylan Johnson Villanova rides three-point shooting to dominant win over XavierKatie Lewis Villanova suffers first Big East loss to Creighton, snaps five-game win streakDylan Johnson Here’s how Brynn McCurry became Villanova’s ‘bionic’ force on its women’s basketball programColin Schofield Villanova forward Tafara Gapare leaves the programJeff Neiburg AdvertisementWith Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?The 2025-26 Villanova men's basketball season doesn't look like a rebuild. An NCAA Tournament appearance is more than on the table.Jeff Neiburg Villanova’s winning streak may have ended, but there’s plenty for Denise Dillon to be happy aboutMarquette snapped Villanova's 10-game winning streak, but the Wildcats remain second in a competitive Big East.Katie Lewis Villanova overcomes slow start to beat Butler, extend winning streakLike Wednesday's win over DePaul, the Wildcats had to overcome a slow shooting start from deep. They did just that to win their fifth straight.Dylan Johnson Villanova releases its 2026 football schedule for first season in Patriot LeagueVillanova opens the season Aug. 29 against another newcomer to the Patriot League, William & Mary.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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Villanova is losing key starters from its FCS semifinal team. Could the transfer portal be an option to retool?Several starters are graduating or moving on to other schools, though running back Ja'Briel Mace will return. But the program has questions at quarterback and other key spots ahead of the 2026 season.Dylan Johnson
Villanova is losing key starters from its FCS semifinal team. Could the transfer portal be an option to retool?Several starters are graduating or moving on to other schools, though running back Ja'Briel Mace will return. But the program has questions at quarterback and other key spots ahead of the 2026 season.Dylan Johnson
Here’s how Brynn McCurry became Villanova’s ‘bionic’ force on its women’s basketball programColin Schofield
Here’s how Brynn McCurry became Villanova’s ‘bionic’ force on its women’s basketball programColin Schofield
With Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?The 2025-26 Villanova men's basketball season doesn't look like a rebuild. An NCAA Tournament appearance is more than on the table.Jeff Neiburg
With Villanova knocking on the top 25 door, is it NCAA Tournament or bust in Year 1 of the Kevin Willard era?The 2025-26 Villanova men's basketball season doesn't look like a rebuild. An NCAA Tournament appearance is more than on the table.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s winning streak may have ended, but there’s plenty for Denise Dillon to be happy aboutMarquette snapped Villanova's 10-game winning streak, but the Wildcats remain second in a competitive Big East.Katie Lewis
Villanova’s winning streak may have ended, but there’s plenty for Denise Dillon to be happy aboutMarquette snapped Villanova's 10-game winning streak, but the Wildcats remain second in a competitive Big East.Katie Lewis
Villanova overcomes slow start to beat Butler, extend winning streakLike Wednesday's win over DePaul, the Wildcats had to overcome a slow shooting start from deep. They did just that to win their fifth straight.Dylan Johnson
Villanova overcomes slow start to beat Butler, extend winning streakLike Wednesday's win over DePaul, the Wildcats had to overcome a slow shooting start from deep. They did just that to win their fifth straight.Dylan Johnson
Villanova releases its 2026 football schedule for first season in Patriot LeagueVillanova opens the season Aug. 29 against another newcomer to the Patriot League, William & Mary.Dylan Johnson
Villanova releases its 2026 football schedule for first season in Patriot LeagueVillanova opens the season Aug. 29 against another newcomer to the Patriot League, William & Mary.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
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
