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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.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / October 19

Villanova goes unranked in first AP Poll

There were two Big East teams selected in the initial top 25 of the AP Poll, and Villanova was not one of those teams. Connecticut was selected fourth, while St.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 18

Villanova Women’s Basketball Defeats FDU, 68-45, In Exhibtion

On Sunday, Oct. 18, Villanova women’s basketball held its lone exhibition of the 2026-27 season at the Finneran Pavilion, defeating FDU, 68-45. Villanova leaned on its star junior guard Jasmine Bascoe’s 14-point, six-assist performance to come away with the win over FDU.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / October 17

Villanova takes down George Mason by 17 in exhibition

In the second of three tune-ups for Rome, the Wildcats defeated the Patriots 84-67 at the Finneran Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. The game was not televised (get it together), but those in attendance got to witness Devin Royal on the home floor for the first time.

Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / October 16

Kevin Willard Passing On Recruiting High School Players: Is It The Right Move?

It is a new era of college basketball with the transfer portal and NIL becoming king. This means coaches have to think differently as well, especially with the NCAA bringing in the new fifth-year rule.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 12

Villanova Men’s Basketball Opens Up Exhibition Play Against Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, NJ – While Villanova men’s basketball last played on March 20, it feels like only weeks have passed since its season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Tyler Perkins News / VU Hoops / October 9

Villanova gets major Tyler Perkins injury update ahead of season opener in Rome

Villanova basketball got some good news and some not-so-good news on the injury front this week. CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein reported Tuesday that senior guard Tyler Perkins has been fully cleared for all basketball activities following offseason surgery on his right shoulder.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 7

Women’s Soccer Remains Unbeaten, Defeats Creighton & Georgetown

Last week, Villanova women’s soccer (8-0-3, 3-0 Big East) took down two Big East teams, holding off Creighton, 2-1, on the road, then, on Saturday, achieving a historic 1-0 win against Georgetown (3-4-3, 0-2-1 Big East) for the first time in 14 years.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 7

Volleyball Opens Big East Play, Beats Providence & UConn

This past weekend, Villanova women’s volleyball won matches against Providence and the University of Connecticut. On Friday, Oct. 2, the team opened its Big East season by defeating Providence. The Wildcats defeated the Friars 3-0, with set scores of 25-18, 25-22, 25-23.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 7

Men’s Soccer Drops Third Straight Big East Game To UConn

Villanova’s men’s soccer team fell, 1-0, to UConn on Friday afternoon at the Higgins Soccer Complex and are still without a Big East win. The Wildcats

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 7

Field Hockey Beats Georgetown And Falls To Penn

Villanova field hockey went 1-1 this weekend after beating Georgetown, 3-1, on Friday, Oct. 2 and falling to Penn, 3-0, on Sunday. With its Georgetown

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / October 5

Let’s Break It Down: Villanova Picked Third In Big East Preseason Poll

Villanova had a busy offseason in hopes of returning near the top of the Big East. As we prepare to head into the regular season, that is the expectation — and the polls agree.

Villanova Wildcats 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

College Football News / The Villanovan / September 30

Analysis: Football’s Uneven Start Shows Room For Improvement

Coming off a whirlwind ride to the FCS semifinals a season ago, Villanova football has been unable to find consistency through its first five games of 2026 and already have matched its total losses from a season ago.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / September 30

Men’s Soccer Loses To Xavier, 2-0, Outshot 25-7

On Saturday, Sept. 26, Villanova’s men’s soccer team lost, 2-0, to Xavier at the Corcoran Field in Cincinnati. The Wildcats kept the match scoreless through halftime before the Musketeers scored twice in the second half to pull away.

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 / 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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