Villanova Wildcats Sports, News, & Information
Villanova Wildcats (6-1) vs Penn Quakers (5-3) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -19.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Philadelphia How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 44, Penn 211 KenPom: Villanova 39, Penn 225 Torvik: Villanova 41, Penn […]
2 months ago | 1 read
The first half of Monday night’s game was far from stellar, but the Wildcats (6-1) made the necessary adjustments on their way to an 18-point win over crosstown rival Temple. The shooting in the first half was a huge problem, but even more so than that was the absence of Acaden Lewis. The two-time reigning […]
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Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Monday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -12.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 64, Temple 185 KenPom: Villanova 42, Temple 151 Torvik: Villanova 45, Temple 154 Injury update:
2 months ago | 1 read
Villanova Wildcats (5-1) vs Temple Owls (4-3) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Monday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -12.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 64, Temple 185 KenPom: Villanova 42, Temple 151 Torvik: Villanova 45, Temple 154 About Temple: […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Betting Line: Villanova -21.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: ESPN+ How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Injury Update:
3 months ago | 2 reads
Villanova Wildcats (4-1) vs Old Dominion Monarchs (3-4) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Betting Line: Villanova -21.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: ESPN+ How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network About Old Dominion: The Monarchs reside in the Sun Belt Conference, where they were selected to finish […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
The Wildcats (4-1) find their first road (and Big 5) win at John E. Glaser Arena, leading wire-to-wire against the Explorers. Villanova had four players in double-figures, led by Matt Hodge with 17 points on 7/9 shooting (3/5 from deep). Tyler Perkins, Acaden Lewis and Bryce Lindsay chipped in 13, 12 and 10 points respectively. […]
3 months ago | 2 reads
Where: John E. Glaser Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Wednesday Nov. 19 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -12.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: CBSS How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Injury Update:
3 months ago | 1 read
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3 months ago | 1 read
Villanova Wildcats (3-1) at La Salle Explorers (2-2) Where: John E. Glaser Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Wednesday Nov. 19 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -12.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: CBSS How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network About La Salle: The Explorers are no stranger to the Villanova faithful, but a lot […]
3 months ago | 1 read
It took the equivalent of 12-13 rounds in a prize match, but eventually the ‘Cats pulled away from Duquesne to move to 3-1 on the season. The Dukes kept it close on the backs of the three-point line, finishing the game 12/23 from range (52%). A 3-pointer by Tarence Guinyard cut the Villanova lead to […]
3 months ago | 1 read
Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET Betting Line: Villanova -10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Injury Updates:
3 months ago | 1 read
Duquesne Dukes (3-0) at Villanova Wildcats (2-1) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET Betting Line: Villanova -10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network About the Dukes: Duquesne is also a private Catholic university located in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh). They were picked […]
3 months ago | 1 read
The Pioneers got out to a 17-13 lead against the Wildcats in the first 8 minutes of the game, but Villanova (2-1) proceeded to finish the half on a 39-9 run en route to a 34-point victory. The engine behind the blowout win was the three-point line, which had eluded the ‘Cats to start the […]
3 months ago | 1 read
Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET Betting Line: Villanova -18.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: ESPN+ How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network
3 months ago | 1 read
Sacred Heart Pioneers (1-1) at Villanova Wildcats (1-1) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET Betting Line: Villanova -18.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: ESPN+ How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network About Sacred Heart: The Pioneers were selected to finish third in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference […]
3 months ago | 1 read
After the tough loss in the opener to BYU on Monday, the Wildcats were able to bounce back with a convincing win over Queens University of Charlotte. Villanova never trailed throughout, with its largest lead being 22 points. Leading the Wildcats once again in scoring was sophomore guard Bryce Lindsay, who poured in 25 points, […]
3 months ago | 0 reads
Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET Betting Line: Villanova -17.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: ESPN+ How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Injury update for the Cats:
3 months ago | 1 read
Queens Royals (1-1) at Villanova Wildcats (0-1) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET Betting Line: Villanova -17.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: ESPN+ How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network About Queens: The Royals were picked to finish first in the Atlantic Sun Preseason Coaches Poll. They […]
3 months ago | 1 read
VU Hoops, you may recognize my first name. You may also recognize me as Matt769, or Matt3511 for the way-back members. I’m happy to introduce, or reintroduce, myself as Matt Lukoskie – VU Hoops Contributor. For those that don’t know me from the last 15-plus years of commenting: I did not go to Villanova. I […]
3 months ago | 5 reads
If you’re reading this, we’re assuming you love Villanova basketball. We are looking for a new site manager for VU Hoops, as well as additional writers. If you already spend a good amount of your days talking about Villanova and college basketball, then this might be a perfect opportunity to take that passion to the […]
3 months ago | 3 reads
In a hostile environment that could have been mistaken for Provo instead of Las Vegas’ T-Mobile arena, Villanova battled but ultimately fell, 71-66, to #8 BYU in Monday night’s season opener. Villanova went into the half down by 10, but encouragingly were able to come back and take a 59-57 lead with 6:28 to play. […]
3 months ago | 4 reads
The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Thursday morning, so be sure to check back each week. You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts and Spotify (a bit later in the day)! It’s the 2025-2026 season opening episode! Emma Houghton (@emma_houghton9) and Eugene Rapay […]
3 months ago | 1 read
The annual BIG EAST Media Day occurred on Tuesday in Manhattan. Through the various releases by the conference, the coaches have tabbed Kevin Willard’s Wildcats at #7 in the conference. The top 3 teams are all ranked in the AP Top 25, with the Red Storm (#5) and Huskies (#4) in the Top 5; Creighton […]
4 months ago | 1 read
The Associated Press released the 2026 Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25 Poll and the Villanova Wildcats are not noted. Purdue earns the top spot in the preseason rankings with Houston at #2 and the reigning national champions, Florida Gators, at #3. The Top Five is rounded out by a pair of BIG EAST foes […]
4 months ago | 0 reads