Villanova Wildcats Sports, News, & Information
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:
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: […]
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:
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 […]
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. […]
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:
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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 […]
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 […]
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:
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
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:
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Important updates to Villanova’s 2025-26 schedule were released on Wednesday. The announcement of Times and TV were announced by the conference allowing greater visibility of the ‘Cats as their games will be aired on FOX Sports (FOX, FS1), NBC Sports (NBC, Peacock), TNT Sports (TNT, truTV), and ESPN (ESPN+). This marks the BIG EAST’s […]