VillanovaVillanova vs. Holy Cross photosVillanova beats Holy Cross, 95-66 at Finneran Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Villanova takes its three-game winning streak into a critical Patriot League game vs. RichmondFinn Courtney Sisters Adie and Evangeline Minnella make Villanova field hockey better simply by being togetherFinn Courtney ‘We’ll figure it out’: Six key questions from Villanova men’s loss to Notre Dame in RomeJeff Neiburg Villanova basketball players present Pope Leo XIV with giftsJeff Neiburg and Brian Sanchez AdvertisementSouth Jersey’s Hannah Hidalgo starts her Player of the Year campaign in win over VillanovaHidalgo, a graduate of Paul VI, kicked off her senior year by doing everything Notre Dame needed her to do in a 99-75 blowout victory over Villanova in Rome.Jeff Neiburg Villanova collapses late in season-opening loss to Notre Dame in RomeVillanova blew a 10-point second-half lead and made two critical turnovers in the final four minutes in a 74-72 loss to Notre Dame on Sunday.Jeff Neiburg Villanova’s post-bye week win streak reaches three games in rout of LafayetteQuarterback Pat McQuaide threw for 293 yards and two touchdown passes as the Wildcats are now above .500 for the first time this season. Finn Courtney Basketball brought Villanova and Notre Dame to Pope Leo XIV, who isn’t picking sides. But ‘Prevost has another opinion.’The purpose of the Eternal City Tip-Off played out on Saturday, when Pope Leo entered the audience hall three hours after a morning Mass: “That’s what we’re really here for.”Jeff Neiburg Ed Hastings played at Villanova, became a priest, and now helps athletes find the joy in losing“It’s losing that can really teach us about life. That’s what I want to talk about,” said Hastings, who will do just that in front of a sold-out crowd in Rome before Villanova plays there. Matt Breen Villanova basketball prepares to kick off its season in RomeVillanova is preparing for an important non-conference game on Nov. 1.Jeff Neiburg and Mariam Akraz Villanova linebacker Garrett Rogan is making his biggest plays at a critical time for the Wildcats Rogan has helped power the Wildcats to a well-timed two-game win streak that has thrust them back into the Patriot League title race. Dylan Johnson Villanova’s opener vs. Notre Dame sets up a showdown between star guards Jasmine Bascoe and Hannah HidalgoSunday's game will feature two smaller guards who do a little bit of everything. It's also a chance for Bascoe to show why she deserves to be in some of the national conversations that Hidalgo is in.Jeff Neiburg How Villanova is balancing a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip to Rome with an important season openerThere’s a balance to strike this weekend in Rome. Kevin Willard wants his team to make the most of the experience, but it's also a “business trip.”Jeff Neiburg Villanova is 'honored' to play in Rome, home of alumnus Pope Leo XIVAssociated Press and Vaughn Johnson Back home in Italy, Villanova center Luigi Suigo braces for his first college basketball gameSuigo is back in his home country for the first time since he moved to Villanova. The 7-foot-3 center, who will have family and friends in attendance on Sunday, is enjoying it.Jeff Neiburg Villanova basketball’s trip to Rome is personal and professional for the Rev. Rob HaganHagan has been Villanova basketball’s team chaplain for more than two decades and known Pope Leo XIV for quite some time. The trip to Rome will be a “full circle” moment, he said.Jeff Neiburg Villanova gets a boost in its record and confidence courtesy of a win over No. 12 LehighThe Wildcats picked up their first home win since November 2025, in an arena that was once a fortress. But against Lehigh, Villanova showed promise. Dylan Johnson Big 5 coaches showcase ‘unique’ connection at Coaches vs. Cancer gatheringWomen's coaches participated for the first time as well. "A little late, but we'll take it," said West Chester women's coach Dierdre Kane.Conor Smith OpinionKevin Willard insulted a reporter and the rest of the Big 5. He and Villanova should be ashamed.Villanova is looking out for itself, and that's fine. But Kevin Willard's reaction to accurate reporting burned long-established goodwill within the Philadelphia basketball community.Mike Sielski | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
Villanova vs. Holy Cross photosVillanova beats Holy Cross, 95-66 at Finneran Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Villanova vs. Holy Cross photosVillanova beats Holy Cross, 95-66 at Finneran Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.
Villanova takes its three-game winning streak into a critical Patriot League game vs. RichmondFinn Courtney
Villanova takes its three-game winning streak into a critical Patriot League game vs. RichmondFinn Courtney
Sisters Adie and Evangeline Minnella make Villanova field hockey better simply by being togetherFinn Courtney
Sisters Adie and Evangeline Minnella make Villanova field hockey better simply by being togetherFinn Courtney
South Jersey’s Hannah Hidalgo starts her Player of the Year campaign in win over VillanovaHidalgo, a graduate of Paul VI, kicked off her senior year by doing everything Notre Dame needed her to do in a 99-75 blowout victory over Villanova in Rome.Jeff Neiburg
South Jersey’s Hannah Hidalgo starts her Player of the Year campaign in win over VillanovaHidalgo, a graduate of Paul VI, kicked off her senior year by doing everything Notre Dame needed her to do in a 99-75 blowout victory over Villanova in Rome.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova collapses late in season-opening loss to Notre Dame in RomeVillanova blew a 10-point second-half lead and made two critical turnovers in the final four minutes in a 74-72 loss to Notre Dame on Sunday.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova collapses late in season-opening loss to Notre Dame in RomeVillanova blew a 10-point second-half lead and made two critical turnovers in the final four minutes in a 74-72 loss to Notre Dame on Sunday.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s post-bye week win streak reaches three games in rout of LafayetteQuarterback Pat McQuaide threw for 293 yards and two touchdown passes as the Wildcats are now above .500 for the first time this season. Finn Courtney
Villanova’s post-bye week win streak reaches three games in rout of LafayetteQuarterback Pat McQuaide threw for 293 yards and two touchdown passes as the Wildcats are now above .500 for the first time this season. Finn Courtney
Basketball brought Villanova and Notre Dame to Pope Leo XIV, who isn’t picking sides. But ‘Prevost has another opinion.’The purpose of the Eternal City Tip-Off played out on Saturday, when Pope Leo entered the audience hall three hours after a morning Mass: “That’s what we’re really here for.”Jeff Neiburg
Basketball brought Villanova and Notre Dame to Pope Leo XIV, who isn’t picking sides. But ‘Prevost has another opinion.’The purpose of the Eternal City Tip-Off played out on Saturday, when Pope Leo entered the audience hall three hours after a morning Mass: “That’s what we’re really here for.”Jeff Neiburg
Ed Hastings played at Villanova, became a priest, and now helps athletes find the joy in losing“It’s losing that can really teach us about life. That’s what I want to talk about,” said Hastings, who will do just that in front of a sold-out crowd in Rome before Villanova plays there. Matt Breen
Ed Hastings played at Villanova, became a priest, and now helps athletes find the joy in losing“It’s losing that can really teach us about life. That’s what I want to talk about,” said Hastings, who will do just that in front of a sold-out crowd in Rome before Villanova plays there. Matt Breen
Villanova basketball prepares to kick off its season in RomeVillanova is preparing for an important non-conference game on Nov. 1.Jeff Neiburg and Mariam Akraz
Villanova basketball prepares to kick off its season in RomeVillanova is preparing for an important non-conference game on Nov. 1.Jeff Neiburg and Mariam Akraz
Villanova linebacker Garrett Rogan is making his biggest plays at a critical time for the Wildcats Rogan has helped power the Wildcats to a well-timed two-game win streak that has thrust them back into the Patriot League title race. Dylan Johnson
Villanova linebacker Garrett Rogan is making his biggest plays at a critical time for the Wildcats Rogan has helped power the Wildcats to a well-timed two-game win streak that has thrust them back into the Patriot League title race. Dylan Johnson
Villanova’s opener vs. Notre Dame sets up a showdown between star guards Jasmine Bascoe and Hannah HidalgoSunday's game will feature two smaller guards who do a little bit of everything. It's also a chance for Bascoe to show why she deserves to be in some of the national conversations that Hidalgo is in.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s opener vs. Notre Dame sets up a showdown between star guards Jasmine Bascoe and Hannah HidalgoSunday's game will feature two smaller guards who do a little bit of everything. It's also a chance for Bascoe to show why she deserves to be in some of the national conversations that Hidalgo is in.Jeff Neiburg
How Villanova is balancing a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip to Rome with an important season openerThere’s a balance to strike this weekend in Rome. Kevin Willard wants his team to make the most of the experience, but it's also a “business trip.”Jeff Neiburg
How Villanova is balancing a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trip to Rome with an important season openerThere’s a balance to strike this weekend in Rome. Kevin Willard wants his team to make the most of the experience, but it's also a “business trip.”Jeff Neiburg
Villanova is 'honored' to play in Rome, home of alumnus Pope Leo XIVAssociated Press and Vaughn Johnson
Villanova is 'honored' to play in Rome, home of alumnus Pope Leo XIVAssociated Press and Vaughn Johnson
Back home in Italy, Villanova center Luigi Suigo braces for his first college basketball gameSuigo is back in his home country for the first time since he moved to Villanova. The 7-foot-3 center, who will have family and friends in attendance on Sunday, is enjoying it.Jeff Neiburg
Back home in Italy, Villanova center Luigi Suigo braces for his first college basketball gameSuigo is back in his home country for the first time since he moved to Villanova. The 7-foot-3 center, who will have family and friends in attendance on Sunday, is enjoying it.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova basketball’s trip to Rome is personal and professional for the Rev. Rob HaganHagan has been Villanova basketball’s team chaplain for more than two decades and known Pope Leo XIV for quite some time. The trip to Rome will be a “full circle” moment, he said.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova basketball’s trip to Rome is personal and professional for the Rev. Rob HaganHagan has been Villanova basketball’s team chaplain for more than two decades and known Pope Leo XIV for quite some time. The trip to Rome will be a “full circle” moment, he said.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova gets a boost in its record and confidence courtesy of a win over No. 12 LehighThe Wildcats picked up their first home win since November 2025, in an arena that was once a fortress. But against Lehigh, Villanova showed promise. Dylan Johnson
Villanova gets a boost in its record and confidence courtesy of a win over No. 12 LehighThe Wildcats picked up their first home win since November 2025, in an arena that was once a fortress. But against Lehigh, Villanova showed promise. Dylan Johnson
Big 5 coaches showcase ‘unique’ connection at Coaches vs. Cancer gatheringWomen's coaches participated for the first time as well. "A little late, but we'll take it," said West Chester women's coach Dierdre Kane.Conor Smith
Big 5 coaches showcase ‘unique’ connection at Coaches vs. Cancer gatheringWomen's coaches participated for the first time as well. "A little late, but we'll take it," said West Chester women's coach Dierdre Kane.Conor Smith
OpinionKevin Willard insulted a reporter and the rest of the Big 5. He and Villanova should be ashamed.Villanova is looking out for itself, and that's fine. But Kevin Willard's reaction to accurate reporting burned long-established goodwill within the Philadelphia basketball community.Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionKevin Willard insulted a reporter and the rest of the Big 5. He and Villanova should be ashamed.Villanova is looking out for itself, and that's fine. But Kevin Willard's reaction to accurate reporting burned long-established goodwill within the Philadelphia basketball community.Mike Sielski | Columnist
