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It is just two games into the regular season and we have seen two very different versions of Devin Royal. The Ohio State transfer came in hot during the preseason, did not show up against Notre Dame, and put it back together in a blowout victory against Holy Cross.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / November 6

Villanova secures needed bounce back win vs. Holy Cross in home opener

It was not the biggest early-season challenge for Villanova, but it was the game that the team needed following a season-opening loss to Notre Dame. Villanova had five players finish in double figures and shot 51% from the field, knocking down 10 three’s, during a 95-66 win over Holy Cross in the first game of the season at the Finneran Pavilion.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / November 6

Villanova Handles Holy Cross In Home Opener, 95-66

VILLANOVA — After a disheartening opening abroad in Rome, Villanova returned home to the Finneran Pavilion on Friday night and dispatched Holy Cross in a dominant 95-66 victory.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / November 4

Men’s And Women’s XC Place Second At Big East

This past weekend, Villanova men’s and women’s cross country both earned second place finishes at the Big East Championships, hosted in Mechanicsville, VA.

Luigi Suigo News / VU Hoops / November 4

Are You Concerned About Luigi Suigo? Don’t Be

A loss, especially a bad one, brings a bad taste no matter the time of the season. For Villanova, it came in game one in Rome against Notre Dame. The early criticism seems to be around Luigi Suigo.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / November 4

Men’s Soccer Defeated By No. 6 Akron, 5-0

Villanova’s men’s soccer closed out its home schedule Saturday afternoon with a 5-0 loss to No. 6 Akron at the Higgins Soccer Complex. The loss moved Villanova to 5-8-3 overall and 0-6-1 in Big East play, while Akron improved to 10-1-4 overall.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / November 4

Golf Finishes Fourth In Big 5 Championship

On Thursday, Oct. 29, Villanova’s golf team competed in the final tournament of its fall campaign, the Big 5 Championship at the Old Course at Stonewall Links in Elverson, PA. The Wildcats finished fourth, shooting a 310 total strokes (plus-30).

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / November 4

Women’s Soccer Clinches Top-Two Finish In Big East

On Saturday, Oct. 31, Villanova’s women’s soccer team (11-1-5, 6-1-2 Big East) took home a 1-0 win over Marquette (7-3-8, 3-2-4 Big East). The match clinched a top-two finish in the conference for the Wildcats, with still one game left in the regular season.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / November 4

Field Hockey Closes Regular Season With 2-1 Loss To Liberty

Villanova’s field hockey team’s regular season came to a close after its 2-1 loss to No.12 Liberty (12-5, 5-1 Big East) on Oct. 30. Despite its strong opening half against a ranked opponent, the Wildcats were unable to follow through and will conclude the regular season with an overall record of 10-7.

College Basketball News / The Villanovan / November 4

MBB Analysis: Time For The Panic Button?

Each collegiate basketball program has a panic button. Some never come close to pressing it, while others hover their fingers over it, waiting for the inevitable moment.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / November 4

Villanova has 20 reasons to feel better about its season-opening loss

Oh mio Dio! Villanova basketball’s trip to Rome for the Eternal City Tip-Off didn’t exactly end the way Wildcat fans had hoped. The Cats opened their 2026-27 season with a frustrating 74-72 loss to former Big East rival Notre Dame on Sunday, blowing a 10-point second-half lead in a game they probably should’ve won comfortably.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / November 2

Villanova Looked Brand New In Season Opener: How Long Will It Take To Work?

If you listen closely, you can still hear the sound of Villanova turning the ball over. A brand-new Wildcats roster looked like a team playing together for the first time on Sunday morning.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / November 1

Villanova Students Share Pre-Game Opinions

ROME- As Villanova basketball gears up to take on Notre Dame in Rome, Italy, students who traveled far and wide to watch the ‘Cats weighed on how Villanova will perform in the Eternal City tip-off. Prior to the games, students gathered at a pre-game reception hosted at the Hilton Rome Eur La Lama.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / October 29

Villanova Arrives In Rome Ahead Of College Basketball Season Opener

Villanova Basketball has officially touched down in Rome. The Wildcats are preparing to take on Notre Dame on Sunday to tip off the 2026-27 college basketball season.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 28

Big 5 Moves On Without Villanova MBB

Last Thursday, The Philadelphia Inquirer ’s Jeff Neiburg reported that the Big 5 would continue its round-robin format, used before the current pod format over the last three seasons, in the 2027-28 season, without the Villanova men’s team participating.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 28

Butler Loss Ends Women’s Soccer 14-Game Unbeaten Streak

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Villanova’s women’s soccer team (9-1-5, 4-1-2 Big East) lost, 1-0, on the road, to Butler (7-4-4, 2-2-3 Big East). The loss was the team’s first since Oct.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 28

Opinion: Villanova Mishandles Big 5 Exit

The Villanova men’s basketball program says it is rooted in those who came before them, but its handling of a recent decision says otherwise. Last Thursday, the Big 5 announced it would be continuing its current format in the 2027-28 season, but without Villanova.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 28

Field Hockey Has Undefeated Weekend

Villanova’s field hockey team beat Providence, 2-1, on Friday, Oct. 23, and Wagner, 3-1, on Sunday. With the wins, the Wildcats improved to 10-6 overall and 3-2 in the Big East.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 28

Swim & Dive Has A Record Breaking Weekend

This past weekend, Villanova’s swim and dive team broke six pool records on the way to a split result in front of a packed house at the Pavilion Pool in the Jake Nevin Field House Center.

Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / October 23

Kevin Willard Fires Multiple Shots During Press Conference Regarding Big 5 Departure

What Villanova fans have learned early on is that head coach Kevin Willard is not going to hold back. Following a 93-71 loss to Virginia in a preseason exhibition on Thursday, Willard was asked about Villanova’s departure from the Big 5.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 23

Villanova Men’s Basketball Falls To Virginia, 93-71

VILLANOVA — Villanova finished out their preseason slate against Virginia, as the ninth-ranked Cavaliers handed the Wildcats a 93-71 loss, their only loss of three preseason games.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / October 22

Villanova Is Leaving Philadelphia’s Big 5 Following 2026-27 Season

It’s official. This will be the last season of one of the longstanding traditions in college basketball. On Thursday, Villanova announced that it will be leaving the Big 5 beginning during the 2027-28 season.

Kevin Willard News / Yardbarker / October 1

Villanova's Kevin Willard explains the recruiting reality with fifth-year players

The Villanova Wildcats and head coach Kevin Willard aren't going to be recruiting any high school players at this time.

Hakeem Olajuwon’s youngest son has made his college decision

John Calipari rips college sports in a scathing rant

Texas basketball gets bad injury news ahead of 2026-27 season

Villanova Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 16

Jay Wright makes honest admission about Jalen Brunson after NBA Finals MVP heroics

Long before guard Jalen Brunson silenced critics by guiding the New York Knicks to an NBA Finals win and earning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player honors, he had the legendary Jay Wright as a head coach when the two were with the Villanova Wildcats.

Brunson takes a shot at Victor Wembanyama during Knicks celebration

Brunson responds to Taylor Swift bandwagon fan accusations

Brunson decision continues to haunt Mavericks

Knicks owner James Dolan had one wild request for the players

Knicks could make bold Giannis Antetokounmpo decision after NBA Finals?

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

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