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On YouTubeKevin 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 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.
Villanova Women’s Basketball vs. Texas Tech: Game Objectives
BATON ROUGE- Villanova women’s basketball prepares to take on seven-seeded Texas Tech (27-5, 12-6 Big 12) tomorrow in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 19
‘Unselfish In A Selfish Time’: Chris Jeffrey’s Sacrifice That Helped Villanova Return To March Madness
SAN DIEGO – In the middle of December, Villanova freshman guard Chris Jeffrey was sidelined indefinitely after needing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / March 19
Kevin Willard sends message to team about NCAA Tournament, transfer portal
The 2026 NCAA Tournament is set to begin on Thursday afternoon. Villanova will watch day one and prepare for its first-round matchup with Utah State on Friday.
Tyler Perkins News / The Villanovan / March 18
Tyler Perkins: In It For The Long Run
Returning to the Main Line in the fall of 2025, junior guard Tyler Perkins was one of three players on the roster who had worn the Wildcat jersey in the spring before.
Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 18
Men’s Tennis Splits Weekend, 1-1
The Villanova men’s tennis team split a pair of matches over the weekend, falling to Creighton, 7–0, on Thursday before bouncing back with a 6–1 victory over Loyola Maryland on Saturday.
Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 18
Women’s Basketball: Strength In Numbers
After a couple years of adjustments, Villanova women’s basketball has found its flow and proven itself as a March Madness-caliber team after earning its first bid since 2023.
Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 18
Baseball Splits Series, 2-1, In Charleston
This past weekend, Villanova baseball traveled to Charleston, SC, for a three game series against Charleston Southern University. Villanova (7-9) won its first two games of the series, 5-4 and 5-0, before taking a 4-22 loss to the Buccaneers (13-6) in its final face off.
Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / March 18
Softball Falls 3-0 In Home Opener
This past weekend, Villanova softball hosted Butler (10-9, 3-0 Big East) in its first home competition of the season. The Wildcats (5-22, 2-4 Big East) went 0-3 against the Bulldogs, bringing their attempt to stretch a one-game winning streak to a halt.
Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / March 16
Villanova lands No. 10 seed in NCAA Women’s Tournament
The Villanova Women’s Basketball team is going dancing. The Wildcats landed a No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament this year, announced on Sunday night during the Women’s Selection Show.
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.
Villanova Wildcats News / Field Level Media / November 8
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.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Jay Wright not a candidate for Knicks’ coaching job
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright is not a candidate for the Knicks‘ head coaching job.
Kevin Willard gets first big recruiting wins at Villanova
Villanova's new head coach is already adding to his roster.
Villanova Wildcats News / Field Level Media / November 17, 2024
Virginia, Villanova going in different directions after HC changes
BALTIMORE — If any team can empathize with Virginia basketball's current circumstances, it's Villanova. The Wildcats understand the shock of having their championship-winning head coach retire suddenly.
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