Villanova Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 1

Villanova Women’s Tennis Takes Down Rider, Falls in Close Contest to Temple

On Thursday, March 26, Villanova’s women’s tennis team (10-7, 1-1 Big East) earned its tenth win of the season, a 6-1 victory over Rider (2-7) at the Villanova Tennis Complex.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 1

Villanova Water Polo Wins 3 Final Conference Games To Clinch No. 2 Seed In MAAC Tournament

Villanova women’s water polo clinched the No. 2 seed at the Big East Tournament after closing out its 2026 regular season with back-to-back victories against Siena College, Iona University and Mount St.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / April 1

Villanova Baseball Falls To UT Arlington In Three Game Series

This past weekend, Villanova baseball traveled to Arlington, TX, where it was swept by the University of Texas at Arlington, 3-0, in a three game series.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 29

Villanova Men’s Lacrosse Scores Season-High 21 Goals In Victory Against St. John’s

On Saturday, March 28, Villanova Men’s Lacrosse kicked off the 2026 Big East Season in Queens, NY, scoring a season-high of 21 goals in its 21-7 victory over St.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 28

Villanova Women’s Lacrosse Takes Down No.2 Stanford, 9-8

On Saturday, March 28, Villanova women’s lacrosse achieved its biggest upset in program history, taking down No.2 ranked Stanford, 9-8, at Villanova Stadium.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 25

Villanova Softball Falls To Creighton In Series, 0-3

This past weekend, Villanova softball (6-25, 2-7 Big East) traveled to Omaha, NE to face Creighton University (13-17, 4-3), where it was swept in the weekend series.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 25

Villanova Baseball Takes Home Series Against UNC Asheville

This past weekend, Villanova baseball (9-10) hosted UNC Asheville (12-12, 1-2 Big South) for a three-game series at Villanova Ballpark in Plymouth Meeting.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 25

Villanova Women’s Lacrosse Defeats Xavier, 14-8, On Senior Day

On Saturday, March 21, Villanova women’s lacrosse defeated Xavier, 14-8, in its first Big East conference game of the season and Senior Day celebration.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 25

Golf Earns Second Place Finish In Williamsburg

On Monday, March 23, the Villanova golf team traveled to Williamsburg, VA, competing in its third tournament of the spring season, the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / March 24

3 perfect fits for Villanova early in the transfer portal

We’ve reached the point of the year where it’s time to turn the page to the transfer portal. Unfortunately, this time has come a bit too early, but the arrow is pointing up for Kevin Willard and the Wildcats.

Kevin Willard News / The Villanovan / March 21

Step One Complete: Kevin Willard Took Villanova Back To The NCAA Tournament In His First Year

SAN DIEGO – With 4 minutes left in play, Villanova led Utah State by just one point after junior guard Tyler Perkins dropped in a three-pointer in front of the team’s bench.

Villanova Women’s Basketball Falls Short, 57-52, To Texas Tech In First Round Of NCAA Tournament

On Friday, March 21, Villanova women’s basketball fell short to Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with a final score of 57-52. The loss concludes the 2025-26 season for the Wildcats. “They were just an extremely special group and we wanted so much more for them,” head coach Denise Dillon said.

Kevin Willard News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Villanova coach fires back amid backlash about him claiming he would ‘fire my staff’

Villanova head coach Kevin Willard may need to work on his joke delivery before next year’s NCAA Tournament. Willard ruffled some feathers when he seemed to throw the rest of his coaching staff under the bus as 8-seed Villanova found itself behind on Friday against 9-seed Utah State.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / March 20

Villanova’s season ends in disappointing fashion

The season ends the same way that it began: losing to a team based out of Utah on a “neutral” court. More to come in the coming days and weeks, as the transfer portal will be key to improving Villanova’s odds for next season.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 21

Villanova HC makes himself the story in opening-round loss

Villanova HC Kevin Willard makes himself the story in opening-round loss to Utah State

While losing by double-digits to a mid-major program is bad enough for a team that is used to competing for national championships, Willard didn't exactly do himself or the program any favors by making himself the focal point.

Texas A&M coach drops hilarious dinosaur quote about Houston

North Carolina legend had troubling reaction to team’s NCAA Tournament collapse

Iowa State star suffers injury minutes into March Madness game

Miracle buzzer-beater saves Kentucky from upset against Santa Clara

UNC star Seth Trimble has strong words about Hubert Davis after another March Madness meltdown

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 11

Villanova, Pope Leo XIV's Alma Mater, To Play Notre Dame in Rome Next Season

Anything is possible in college hoops when you have a sports-loving Pope. Villanova basketball will open next season overseas, with both the men’s and women’s teams set to tip off 2026–27 in Rome against Notre Dame in a duel of Catholic schools.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 23

Villanova's 16-0 second-half run sinks Seton Hall in Kevin Willard's New Jersey return

Acaden Lewis had a game-high 16 points and Villanova used a 16-point run early in the second half to fuel a 64-56 road victory over Seton Hall on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Villanova drops 94 points on Queens as Kevin Willard notches first Wildcats win

Duke Brennan scored 17 points and pulled down a career-high 20 rebounds Saturday night for host Villanova, which never trailed in a 94-74 win over Queens.

25 men's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Villanova produces all-time bad beat against Penn State

Villanova produces all-time bad beat on absurd final play vs. Penn State

Penn State spread bettors had to be putting a foot through the television on Saturday. The Nittany Lions’ meeting against the Villanova Wildcats in Week 3 produced one of the absolute worst beats of all-time.

No. 2 Penn State pulls away from Villanova in blowout win

CFB Week 3 winners, losers: Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed leads thrilling comeback, Tennessee loses heartbreaker

Takeaways from CFB Week 3: A lot to track in the ACC

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Villanova Wildcats News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Former college head coach joining Hornets staff

The former Fordham and Villanova head coach has agreed to become an assistant coach on Charles Lee‘s staff with the Hornets.

Former MVP faces battle to remain in the NBA

Hawks big man looks thoroughly recovered in strong performance in EuroBasket

Rockets star thriving in big lineups at EuroBasket

The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Eric Dixon News / Yardbarker / August 7

The Lakers could have another undrafted gem on their hands

In a summer dominated by LeBron James and Luka Doncic headlines, the Los Angeles Lakers may have quietly struck gold once again in the UDFA market.

Expectation for Austin Reaves’ long-term future is revealed

D’Angelo Russell seemingly takes swipe at Lakers

Who are the 25 best shooters in the NBA right now?

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Eric Dixon News / Hoops Rumors / June 26

Lakers to add ESPN's top-ranked undrafted player

While he was a prolific outside shooter and scorer in college, talent evaluators view his defense as his biggest question mark as he turns pro.

Austin Reaves reportedly turned down $89 million from Lakers

Despite sale of Lakers, Jeanie Buss expected to remain governor of team for 'years'

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Eric Dixon News / Hoops Wire / June 13

Cavs Work Out NCAA Scoring Leader Ahead Of NBA Draft

The Cavaliers have worked out Villanova forward Eric Dixon as part of their preparations for the NBA Draft on June 25-26, a source told Spencer Davies of SI.com.

Villanova Wildcats News / Hoops Rumors / June 7