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Demeke and Delaware host Villanova
1 week, 6 days ago

Demeke and Delaware host Villanova

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Villanova Wildcats at Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Newark, Delaware; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Delaware takes on Villanova after Rebecca Demeke scored 21 points in Delaware’s 73-26 win against the Delaware State Hornets. Delaware scores 61.9 points per game, 3.6 fewer points than the …

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Jones and Fairleigh Dickinson host Villanova
1 week, 6 days ago

Jones and Fairleigh Dickinson host Villanova

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Villanova Wildcats Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fairleigh Dickinson faces Villanova after Dylan Jones scored 22 points in Fairleigh Dickinson’s 98-54 win over the Lehman Lightning. Fairleigh Dickinson averages 11.7 turnovers per game and is 3-1 when …

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Watkins helps lead rally to send Villanova past Eastern Kentucky in 1st round of FCS playoffs
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Watkins helps lead rally to send Villanova past Eastern Kentucky in 1st round of FCS playoffs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PHILADELPHIA — Connor Watkins threw for a pair of touchdowns and Villanova rallied to beat Eastern Kentucky 22-17 on Saturday in an opening-round game of the FCS playoffs on Saturday. Eastern Kentucky made it a two-score contest when Matt Morrissey threw an 11-yard touchdown to Marcus …

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Villanova Holds on for Narrow Victory over Hampton in a Thrilling Third Quarter Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Villanova Holds on for Narrow Victory over Hampton in a Thrilling Third Quarter Showdown

Associated Press  

Villanova secured a 20-14 victory over Hampton in a crucial game for the Coastal Athletic Association title race. Brendan Bell's touchdown run in the third quarter proved to be the game-changer, cutting the Pirates' lead to a mere 7 points. Despite limited offensive output from both teams, Chris Zellous and David Avit shone with scoring and rushing performances. The Wildcats …

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Neptune's Hot Seat: Wildcats Coach Faces Uncertain Future
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Neptune's Hot Seat: Wildcats Coach Faces Uncertain Future

Associated Press  

Villanova coach Kyle Neptune is in his third season on the hot seat after consecutive NIT bids. He has faced challenges with the Wildcats' performance, but he has shown signs of improvement in recent seasons. The Wildcats open the season against Lafayette and play Virginia and new coach Ron Sanchez on Nov. 15. They participate with Philadelphia's five other D-I …

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Makira Cook’s strong 2nd half leads Illinois past Villanova 71-57 for inaugural WBIT championship
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Makira Cook’s strong 2nd half leads Illinois past Villanova 71-57 for inaugural WBIT championship

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Makira Cook rebounded from first-half foul trouble by scoring 22 of her 27 points in the second half and Kendall Bostic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, leading fourth-seeded Illinois past top-seeded Villanova 71-57 on Wednesday night to win the first Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament championship. They celebrated in front of a large, loud orange-clad crowd that made …

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Top-seeded Villanova advances to inaugural WBIT championship game with 58-53 win over Penn State
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Villanova advances to inaugural WBIT championship game with 58-53 win over Penn State

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Lucy Olsen scored 21 points and Kaitlyn Orihel added 13 to lead Villanova past Penn State 58-53 in Monday’s first Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament semifinal. Villanova looked to be in control late in the third quarter when the Nittany Lions missed seven of their last eight shots, going scoreless for the final 2:24, while the Wildcats made five …

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Villanova AD says embattled coach Kyle Neptune will return next season after two straight NITs
9 months ago

Villanova AD says embattled coach Kyle Neptune will return next season after two straight NITs

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Neptune will return for a third season at Villanova, where he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright and followed with two straight seasons in the NIT. The smattering of fans who remained to the end chanted “Fire Neptune!” Villanova athletic director Mark Jackson told The Associated Press on Thursday that while he understood the disappointment surrounding …

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No. 10 Marquette rebounds in OT after potential winner waved off, beats Villanova 71-65 in Big East
9 months, 1 week ago

No. 10 Marquette rebounds in OT after potential winner waved off, beats Villanova 71-65 in Big East

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kam Jones and Marquette thought they executed their play perfectly with 2.3 seconds left in regulation to beat the buzzer and Villanova in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament. Jones scored 18 points, Oso Ighodaro’s only basket was a huge one with 18 seconds remaining in OT and Marquette rebounded from having a potential winner waved …

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Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Spencer scores 25 points, Newton has a triple-double and top-ranked UConn beats Villanova 78-54

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — UConn coach Dan Hurley believes he has the best backcourt in the Big East and was confident his guards would not let the Huskies lose two games in a row. Cam Spencer tied his season high with 25 points, Tristen Newton recorded his fourth career triple-double and top-ranked Connecticut bounced back from its first defeat since December …

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Women’s basketball Bubble Watch: Texas A&M picks up steam, Villanova needs to fight
10 months ago

Women’s basketball Bubble Watch: Texas A&M picks up steam, Villanova needs to fight

New York Times  

The full women’s NCAA Tournament bracket has been set with South Carolina as the No. ACC Locks: Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Louisville, North Carolina State, Notre Dame Projected in: North Carolina, Florida State, Duke On the bubble: Georgia Tech, Miami Team Record NET SOS Duke 17-9 21 7 Florida State 20-8 41 65 Georgia Tech 15-13 67 56 Miami 16-10 45 …

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Tyler Kolek scores career-best 32 points to lead No. 9 Marquette past Villanova 85-80
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyler Kolek scores career-best 32 points to lead No. 9 Marquette past Villanova 85-80

Associated Press  

VILLANOVA, Pa. — The Villanova hype man shouted into the microphone moments before tipoff that it was time for fans — Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright among them — to get pumped. Kolek, already a 1,000-point career scorer, hit another 3 for a 62-56 lead and one more for a seven-point lead that helped Marquette hold on for the …

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Villanova faces No. 1 UConn following Armstrong’s 24-point game
11 months ago

Villanova faces No. 1 UConn following Armstrong’s 24-point game

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Villanova Wildcats Philadelphia; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -4; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts the No. Villanova ranks sixth in the Big East with 8.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Eric Dixon averaging 2.3. Villanova averages 9.5 made 3-pointers per game, 3.6 more made shots than the 5.9 per game UConn …

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Armstrong leads Villanova against No. 1 UConn after 24-point showing
11 months ago

Armstrong leads Villanova against No. 1 UConn after 24-point showing

Associated Press  

UConn Huskies at Villanova Wildcats Philadelphia; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts the No. UConn is second in the Big East scoring 38.4 points per game in the paint led by Donovan Clingan averaging 10.2. Cam Spencer averages 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Huskies, scoring 15.5 points while shooting 46.8% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 …

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Villanova visits No. 11 Marquette after Jones’ 20-point outing
11 months, 1 week ago

Villanova visits No. 11 Marquette after Jones’ 20-point outing

Associated Press  

Villanova Wildcats at Marquette Golden Eagles Milwaukee; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -6; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: No. Villanova is the best team in the Big East allowing just 65.1 points per game while holding opponents to 40.8% shooting. TOP PERFORMERS: Jones is scoring 14.9 points per game and averaging 2.9 rebounds for the Golden …

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Jones and No. 11 Marquette host Villanova
11 months, 1 week ago

Jones and No. 11 Marquette host Villanova

Associated Press  

Villanova Wildcats at Marquette Golden Eagles Milwaukee; Monday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Marquette ranks eighth in the Big East with 23.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Tyler Kolek averaging 4.4. Villanova is seventh in the Big East scoring 74.3 points per game and is shooting 41.8%. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Eagles: 6-4, averaging 75.2 points, 34.4 rebounds, …

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UCLA fades in loss to Villanova, spoiling chance to bolster its March resume
1 year ago

UCLA fades in loss to Villanova, spoiling chance to bolster its March resume

LA Times  

Villanova’s Nnanna Njoku, left, and UCLA’s Lazar Stefanovic battle for the ball in the first half of the Bruins’ 65-56 loss Saturday. “You can’t have that kind of breakdown and let him shoot two open shots late in the game like that; if you do, you should lose,” Cronin said. We got exactly what we deserved.” Junior guard Lazar Stefanovic …

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Burton and Bamba lead No. 21 Villanova to 57-40 rout of Maryland
1 year, 1 month ago

Burton and Bamba lead No. 21 Villanova to 57-40 rout of Maryland

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! VILLANOVA, Pa. — Tyler Burton scored 10 of his 15 points in Villanova’s dominant first half, and the 21st-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 57-40 victory over cold-shooting Maryland on Friday night. “I loved our effort and intensity, especially at the start of the game,” Villanova …

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Ivy League Penn gets 22 points from Tyler Perkins in 76-72 win over No. 21 Villanova at the Palestra
1 year, 1 month ago

Ivy League Penn gets 22 points from Tyler Perkins in 76-72 win over No. 21 Villanova at the Palestra

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Perkins was oblivious to the Big 5 — “I thought it was a conference,” he said — or what a Penn win in a city series game against Villanova would mean to the program until streamers rained down on the Palestra court. The Quakers led 32-30 at the break — Villanova led only 3-0 and 30-28 in …

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No. 22 Villanova ready to regain spot among nation's elite in coach Kyle Neptune's second season
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 22 Villanova ready to regain spot among nation's elite in coach Kyle Neptune's second season

News 18  

PHILADELPHIA: Kyle Neptune took over a Villanova program that hummed along as one of the best in college basketball. Sure, some growing pains were expected when Neptune inherited the top spot on the bench once Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright made his shock retirement ahead of last season. By the time the Wildcats ended the season with an NIT …

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No. 24 Creighton beats Villanova 87-74 in Big East quarters
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 24 Creighton beats Villanova 87-74 in Big East quarters

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Regardless of Villanova’s seed or record, eliminating the Wildcats from the Big East Tournament will always be accomplishment to Creighton coach Greg McDermott. “It’s great being out there.” Eric Dixon’s 3 for sixth-seeded Villanova cut lead to 65-56 with 4:43 left and perked up the Wildcats fans at the Garden after a Creighton had dominated the second …

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Villanova’s Maddy Siegrist and her SuperNova season
1 year, 9 months ago

Villanova’s Maddy Siegrist and her SuperNova season

New York Times  

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Maddy Siegrist walks into the Villanova basketball offices toting a paper plate heaped with a shell-less taco concoction. “I was like, do you understand if you told me two years ago I’d drop 21 on UConn, I’d be the happiest kid alive?” Maddy Siegrist is not, in fact, an actual supernova. “The mom, therapist, spiritual guru, that’s …

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No. 14 UConn readies for Big East Tourney with win over Nova
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 14 UConn readies for Big East Tourney with win over Nova

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — UConn fans had some fun at the expense of Villanova as chants of “NIT! “This was, for me, just a big-time road win to win as comfortably as we did against a team that’s playing as good as anyone in the league.” The Wildcats are going to need to win the whole thing if they are going to …

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Sénéchal leads No. 6 UConn past Siegrist, No. 14 Villanova
1 year, 10 months ago

Sénéchal leads No. 6 UConn past Siegrist, No. 14 Villanova

Associated Press  

VILLANOVA, Pa. — Lou Lopez Sénéchal scored 22 points, including a crucial rainbow jumper late in the fourth quarter, to lead No. “I think she’s been absolutely remarkable,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said of Sénéchal. “If we didn’t have Lou, I hate to think where we would be.” Dorka Juhász added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Aaliyah Edwards had …

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