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Villanova offers 2028 five-star Mason Collins
Kevin Willard is not wasting time with one of the top players in the Class of 2028. On Tuesday, five-star sophomore Mason Collins announced that he received an offer from Villanova. Collins was in attendance on Wednesday night as the Wildcats completed a season sweep against Seton Hall. Villanova is now Collins’ third official offer. […]
VU Hoops welcomes new contributor — and at the right time
It was just three years but the era following Jay Wright’s retirement felt like an eternity. Now, Villanova is on its way back up under Kevin Willard and fans should be excited about this version of the Wildcats. VU Hoops is also excited to welcome new contributor Greg Patuto to the team to cover a […]
A Night to Treasure: Villanova Sinks the Pirates 72-60
Behind an 11-2 run to end the half, Villanova (17-5) went into the locker room up by 15 and never looked back, dispatching Seton Hall by 12. Much like the first meeting, the Pirates turned the Wildcats over and made it uncomfortable late. Villanova turned it over 15 times on the night, with a total […]
Villanova Wildcats (16-5) vs Seton Hall Pirates (16-6): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 16-5 (7-3) vs Seton Hall Pirates 16-6 (6-5) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Seton Hall 49 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Seton Hall 50 Torvik: Villanova 32, Seton Hall 51
Villanova vs Seton Hall: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 16-5 (7-3) vs Seton Hall Pirates 16-6 (6-5) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Seton Hall 49 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Seton Hall 50 Torvik: Villanova 32, Seton Hall 51 […]
Villanova Dusts Off Its Broom, Sweeps Season Series vs Providence with 87-73 Victory
Villanova (16-5) took full advantage of the six days off, getting out to a 19-point lead in the first half and never looking back. The Friars cut the lead to as little as 8 on multiple occasions out of halftime, but were never able to get it closer than that. Leading Villanova in scoring were […]
Villanova Wildcats (15-5) vs Providence Friars (9-12): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 35, Providence 89 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Providence 72 Torvik: Villanova 32, Providence 72 Chris Jeffrey is AVAILABLE […]
Villanova vs Providence: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 15-5 (6-3) vs Providence Friars 9-12 (2-8) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -9.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 35, Providence 89 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 27, Providence 72 Torvik: Villanova 32, Providence 72 On Providence: This is […]
Season Check-In
With no game until Friday, I figured this would be another opportunity to assess the current landscape for our beloved Wildcats. Overall record: 15-5 Conference record: 6-3 (sole possession of third) NET Ranking: 34 KenPom Rating: 27 Bart Torvik: 31 Road/Neutral Record: 7-3 Strength of Schedule: 30 Current projected seeds in Bracketology: ESPN – 7 […]
Villanova Wildcats (15-4) at #2 Connecticut Huskies (18-1): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 15-4 (6-2) at #2 Connecticut Huskies 18-1 (8-0) Where: PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford, CT) When: Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Connecticut 8 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 24, Connecticut 11 Torvik: Villanova 34, Connecticut 4
Villanova at #2 Connecticut: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 15-4 (6-2) at #2 Connecticut Huskies 18-1 (8-0) Where: PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford, CT) When: Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova +10.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FOX How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Connecticut 8 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 24, Connecticut 11 Torvik: Villanova 34, Connecticut 4 About UConn: The […]
Villanova Gets Overdue Home Win Against Georgetown
After a first half that would make a mason jealous, the Wildcats turned up the heat coming out of halftime on their way to a 66-51 victory. Villanova (15-4) came out of the break forcing three quick turnovers and going on a 10-0 run, extending the lead to 13 points in short order. Starting near […]
Villanova Wildcats (14-4) vs Georgetown Hoyas (9-9): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 14-4 (5-2) vs Georgetown Hoyas 9-9 (1-6) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -8.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Georgetown 123 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 26, Georgetown 100 Torvik: Villanova 33, Georgetown 104
Villanova vs Georgetown: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 14-4 (5-2) vs Georgetown Hoyas 9-9 (1-6) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova -8.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Georgetown 123 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 26, Georgetown 100 Torvik: […]
Villanova Wildcats (14-3) vs St. John’s Red Storm (12-5): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 14-3 (5-1) vs St. John’s Red Storm 12-5 (5-1) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +1.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 25, St. John’s 27 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 25, […]
Villanova vs St. John’s: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 14-3 (5-1) vs St. John’s Red Storm 12-5 (5-1) Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +1.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: NBC Sports Network & Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 25, St. John’s 27 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 25, St. John’s […]
Rhode Warriors: Villanova Takes Down Providence 88-82
Villanova (14-3) just keeps winning on the road, moving to 5-1 in true away games this year (with the only loss coming at Michigan). The win similarly makes the Wildcats 5-1 in conference play thus far. It was the best bench performance of the season for Villanova, getting 32 combined points from Devin Askew, Malachi […]
Villanova Wildcats (13-3) at Providence Friars (8-8): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 13-3 (4-1) at Providence Friars 8-8 (1-4) Where: Amica Pavilion (Providence, RI) When: Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -2.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 29, Providence 86 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 25, Providence 67 Torvik: Villanova 33, Providence 77
Villanova at Providence: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 13-3 (4-1) at Providence Friars 8-8 (1-4) Where: Amica Pavilion (Providence, RI) When: Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -2.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: FS1 How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 29, Providence 86 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 25, Providence 67 Torvik: Villanova 33, Providence 77 About Providence: While the […]
Villanova Escapes With 76-73 Win at Marquette
Despite Duke Brennan fouling out with 4:29 remaining and a career day from Nigel James Jr., the Wildcats leave Milwaukee with another win. Villanova (13-3) survives what would have been a Quad-3 loss against the Golen Eagles. Acaden Lewis was phenomenal once again, scoring 20 points and dishing out 8 assists. His last assist to […]
Villanova Wildcats (12-3) at Marquette Golden Eagles (6-10): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 12-3 (3-1) at Marquette Golden Eagles 6-10 (1-4) Where: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, WI) When: Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -3.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT, truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 29, Marquette 156 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 24, Marquette 116 Torvik: Villanova 30, Marquette 137
Villanova at Marquette: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 12-3 (3-1) at Marquette Golden Eagles 6-10 (1-4) Where: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee, WI) When: Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -3.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT, truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 29, Marquette 156 (Quad 3) KenPom: Villanova 24, Marquette 116 Torvik: Villanova 30, Marquette 137 About Marquette: […]
Creighton Leaves Villanova Feeling Blue, Hands the Wildcats First Home Loss
Villanova (12-3) suffers its first loss in conference play, losing 76-72 to Creighton on Wednesday night. The Blue Jays scored 46 second-half points, scoring on nearly every possession. On the few possessions where an initial shot was missed, Creighton often got the offensive board. Austin Schwartz was on fire in the second half, scoring 20 […]
Villanova Wildcats (12-2) vs Creighton Blue Jays (9-6): Game Chat
Villanova Wildcats 12-2 (3-0) vs Creighton Blue Jays 9-6 (3-1) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 18, Creighton 53 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 22, Creighton 44 Torvik: Villanova 32, Creighton 43
Villanova vs Creighton: Game Preview
Villanova Wildcats 12-2 (3-0) vs Creighton Blue Jays 9-6 (3-1) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 18, Creighton 53 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 22, Creighton 44 Torvik: Villanova 32, Creighton 43 About Creighton: […]
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