Villanova Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / September 10

Women’s Soccer Earns Fifth Clean Sheet of the Season

On Thursday, Sept. 3, in the 76th minute against Pennsylvania (1-3-1), Villanova’s women’s soccer team (4-0-1) secured a 1-0 win on a goal from sophomore Avrie Nelsen.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / September 9

Villanova Men’s Golf Opens Season at Alex Lagowitz Memorial

Villanova’s men’s golf team opened its 2026-27 season at the 10th annual Alex Lagowitz Memorial in Hamilton, N.Y., at Seven Oaks Golf Club. Led by a strong

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / September 9

Volleyball Finishes Colgate Volleyball Classic 2-1

Villanova women’s volleyball finished the Colgate Volleyball Classic in Hamilton, New York, with a 2-1 tournament record after earning five-set victories against Princeton and host Colgate and falling to No.

Brynn McCurry News / VU Hoops / September 9

Villanova Women’s Basketball: Brynn McCurry To Miss Season After Third ACL Tear

Villanova forward Brynn McCurry announced that she will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL. McCurry took to social media to share the announcement following a successful surgery last week.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / September 9

Villanova Men’s Soccer Falls to FDU, 1-0

Villanova men’s soccer fell to Fairleigh Dickinson, 1-0, at home on Monday, Sept. 7, after the Knights scored in the 71st minute. Villanova ended its three-game streak and suffered its first home loss of the season. Villanova (3-1-1) entered the match with three consecutive clean sheets at home and strong defensive momentum.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / September 9

Wildcat Watch: Yagudayev Plays Hero Against Fordham

Junior goalkeeper Alex Yagudayev played the role of hero for Villanova men’s soccer after facing 43 shots from Fordham and still leading the Wildcats to a 1-0 victory.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / September 8

Brynn McCurry Out for Season with ACL Tear

Senior forward Brynn McCurry announced Tuesday morning she will miss the entire 2026-27 season with a torn right ACL and meniscus, undergoing surgery last Tuesday.

Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / September 4

CBS poll shows Kevin Willard has the right blueprint for Villanova

CBS Sports released its latest Candid Coaches poll this week, asking nearly 100 Division I head coaches to name the best college basketball team of the 21st century.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 3

Villanova’s Matt Hodge timeline places early pressure on Kevin Willard’s frontcourt

Villanova’s frontcourt plan includes Matt Hodge. It cannot depend on him being ready when the season begins. Hodge continues recovering from the ACL tear he suffered Feb.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 26

Villanova’s non-conference schedule revealed

Adam Zagoria of New York Times Sports and Forbes Spotts has announced the Wildcats’ out-of-conference games. The announcement reveals two exhibition games

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 20

Villanova will host Fairleigh Dickinson on Dec. 9

In another announcement outside of Villanova, the Wildcats are confirmed to be facing off against Fairleigh Dickson towards the end of the non-conference slate.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 14

Villanova Schedules Exhibition Against Former Big East Foe

Villanova will take a trip back to a familiar place before the start of the 2026-27 season. The Wildcats have scheduled an exhibition against Rutgers on Oct.

College Basketball News / VU Hoops / August 14

Joel Embiid met with current (and future?) Villanova centers on campus

All-star center Joel Embiid made an appearance at the Davis Center on Thursday, and Nico Onyekwere shared it on his Instagram. As you can see in the photo, Onyekwere is all of his listed 7’1” height.

Duke Brennan News / VU Hoops / August 7

Villanova makes Duke Brennan’s top five

Per Duke Brennan’s agency, OG6 Sports Management, the former Villanova center has narrowed his list of potential landing spots to five teams: Ole Miss, USC, Oregon, Oklahoma and the aforementioned Villanova.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 6

Bart Torvik rankings have Villanova projected just outside the top-25

With the season only a couple of months away and rosters mostly solidified, preseason projections are starting to become more relevant. Bart Torvik, one of the more reputable sources, currently has Villanova at 26th overall.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 5

Villanova Once Again On Outside Looking In On Rankings Projection

Head coach Kevin Willard worked hard this offseason to rebuild the roster in the transfer portal. Villanova lost player after player to the portal, with the exception of Tyler Perkins and Matt Hodge.

Duke Brennan News / VU Hoops / August 3

Duke Brennan Getting Interest From Multiple Teams For Fifth Year

Villanova has done a lot this offseason to rebuild its frontcourt in the transfer portal. Now, a familiar name has become available but is he no longer a fit for the Wildcats?

Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / July 31

Kevin Willard interview with John Fanta

As part of the Big East Conference network, Villanova’s Kevin Willard sat down with John Fanta for a 30-minute interview. Lots of good stuff in here, including what he’s learned at Villanova thus far and his thoughts on the roster changes.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / July 30

Villanova Makes Cut In Major Analyst’s Rankings

Villanova put together an impressive offseason to rebuild the roster in hopes of building a winner this winter. Jon Rothstein has been putting together his “Rothstein 45” each day this offseason via FanDuel, beginning in June.

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

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 11