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Jasmine Bascoe scores 22 as Villanova beats Butler The Wildcats bounced back from a lopsided loss to No. 1 UConn by besting the Bulldogs at the Finneran Pavilion.Katie Lewis
Jasmine Bascoe scores 22 as Villanova beats Butler The Wildcats bounced back from a lopsided loss to No. 1 UConn by besting the Bulldogs at the Finneran Pavilion.Katie Lewis
Villanova hits a ‘bump in the road’ after struggling with the physicality and experience of St. John’sJeff Neiburg
Villanova hits a ‘bump in the road’ after struggling with the physicality and experience of St. John’sJeff Neiburg
Temple, Villanova, and Penn State are among local schools beginning to pay athletes. Here’s how it’s going so far.Susan Snyder
Temple, Villanova, and Penn State are among local schools beginning to pay athletes. Here’s how it’s going so far.Susan Snyder
What’s it like to face one of Geno Auriemma’s UConn teams? Ask Villanova’s Denise Dillon.“I have the utmost respect for Geno,” Dillon said of the coaching legend, who grew up in Norristown. Her Wildcats take on the undefeated Huskies on Thursday in Storrs, Conn.Katie Lewis
What’s it like to face one of Geno Auriemma’s UConn teams? Ask Villanova’s Denise Dillon.“I have the utmost respect for Geno,” Dillon said of the coaching legend, who grew up in Norristown. Her Wildcats take on the undefeated Huskies on Thursday in Storrs, Conn.Katie Lewis
Devin Askew’s bench scoring powers Villanova to an 88-82 win over Providence The Wildcats won their fourth consecutive road Big East game, led by Askew's 20 points and seven assits. Duke Brennan, Tyler Perkins, Matt Hodge, and Malachi Palmer also scored in double-figures.Dylan Johnson
Devin Askew’s bench scoring powers Villanova to an 88-82 win over Providence The Wildcats won their fourth consecutive road Big East game, led by Askew's 20 points and seven assits. Duke Brennan, Tyler Perkins, Matt Hodge, and Malachi Palmer also scored in double-figures.Dylan Johnson
It’s a third-straight Big East road win for Villanova after freshman Acaden Lewis leads Wildcats past Marquette Lewis, the freshman guard who has been an impressive addition since arriving on the Main Line, scored a team-high 20 points and had eight assists, tying a career-best.Dylan Johnson
It’s a third-straight Big East road win for Villanova after freshman Acaden Lewis leads Wildcats past Marquette Lewis, the freshman guard who has been an impressive addition since arriving on the Main Line, scored a team-high 20 points and had eight assists, tying a career-best.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
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 rides three-point shooting to dominant win over XavierVillanova guard Kelsey Joens scored a career-high 18 points on six three-pointers in a 67-50 win over Xavier on Thursday.Katie Lewis
Villanova rides three-point shooting to dominant win over XavierVillanova guard Kelsey Joens scored a career-high 18 points on six three-pointers in a 67-50 win over Xavier on Thursday.Katie Lewis
Villanova suffers first Big East loss to Creighton, snaps five-game win streakThe Wildcats were outscored in the second half and struggled from deep as Creighton handed Villanova a 76-72 loss at home on Wednesday night.Dylan Johnson
Villanova suffers first Big East loss to Creighton, snaps five-game win streakThe Wildcats were outscored in the second half and struggled from deep as Creighton handed Villanova a 76-72 loss at home on Wednesday night.Dylan Johnson
Here’s how Brynn McCurry became Villanova’s ‘bionic’ force on its women’s basketball programDespite injuries, the junior forward has been an integral part of the Wildcats' 12-3 start as their second-leading scorer and leading rebounder. Colin Schofield
Here’s how Brynn McCurry became Villanova’s ‘bionic’ force on its women’s basketball programDespite injuries, the junior forward has been an integral part of the Wildcats' 12-3 start as their second-leading scorer and leading rebounder. Colin Schofield
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?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
