VillanovaThe ’Nova Knicks mock rival St. Joseph’s in social media video: ‘You helped me win every game’Former Wildcats Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges have very few nice things to say about their rivals from Hawk Hill.Conor Smith Villanova’s time on the dance floor didn’t last long, but Denise Dillon and Co. are determined to be backMaria McIlwain Kevin Willard said getting to the NCAA Tournament was a good ‘first step’ at Villanova. What’s next?Jeff Neiburg Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas TechMaria McIlwain Kevin Willard says viral sideline interview was ‘a joke’ after Villanova’s NCAA Tournament lossJeff Neiburg AdvertisementNCAA Tournament: Villanova melts down late in first-round loss to Utah StateUtah State guard duo Mason Falslev and MJ Collins Jr. combined for 42 points as Villanova struggled with turnovers in the second half. Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 25 points.Jeff Neiburg Three keys to Villanova's NCAA Tournament matchup against Utah StateJeff Neiburg and Jeremy Shover NCAA Tournament in Philly: First-round games go without an upset; both Villanova teams eliminated in openerOn Sunday, No. 3 Tennessee will face No. 6 Virginia and No. 2 UConn will take on No. 7 UCLA in the second round of games in Philadelphia.Rob Tornoe, Gabriela Carroll, Ariel Simpson, Isabella DiAmore, Matt Breen, Jeff Neiburg, and Jonathan Tannenwald For these players, all roads led to Villanova. From there, it was back to the NCAA Tournament.Transfers Denae Carter, Ryanne Allen, Kylee Watson, and Kelsey Joens brought NCAA Tournament experience to the Main Line, and now the Wildcats are back in March Madness.Maria McIlwain The persistence of Tyler Perkins helped Villanova get back to the NCAA TournamentAfter averaging 6.3 points and being far removed from March Madness last season, Perkins emerged as a role player who has single-handedly won some Big East games for Villanova.Jeff Neiburg Villanova vs. Utah State: Rollie Massimino connection, Ralph Willard’s defense, and more things to knowThe Wildcats and Aggies will square off Friday in San Diego, with the winner likely facing Arizona, the top seed in the West Regional. Utah State's coach once played for Coach Mass. Jeff Neiburg After a tough start to the season, Villanova knew where to turn: the players who’ve been in March Madness beforeMaggie Grant and Annie Welde may not get many minutes, but they bring valuable experience as the last holdovers from the Sweet 16 team who grew up immersed in Villanova culture.Katie Lewis Like father, like son: Villanova’s run to the NCAA Tournament has Ralph Willard’s hands on itRalph Willard, father of Wildcats coach Kevin Willard, lives in Florida and hasn’t been to a game in person this season, but his approach is all over Villanova's turnaround.Jeff Neiburg Get to know Texas Tech, Villanova’s first-round NCAA Tournament opponentThe Red Raiders are dancing for the first time since 2013 and are bringing their trademark strong defense into the first-round showdown in Baton Rouge, La.Katie Lewis OpinionMarch Madness is the best thing going in sports, still. Enjoy it.The true draw and drama of the tournament, though, is not how the games are played but how they, and most teams’ seasons, end. The word that defines March Madness is abrupt. Mike Sielski | Columnist Villanova has spent the last two days studying Utah State. What have the Wildcats learned?Villanova will open the NCAA Tournament against the Aggies of the Mountain West on Friday in San Diego. Utah State has physical, experienced guards. Jeff Neiburg Villanova’s Matt Hodge deals with the bittersweet nature of an NCAA Tournament he can’t play inThe redshirt freshman forward is out after suffering a torn ACL. Hodge calls the Wildcats' venture in March Madness "a feeling of regret and of timing” for him.Jeff Neiburg Villanova men's and women's basketball teams are headed to the NCAA TournamentSam Gregg Villanova's reaction to being announced for the NCAA TournamentSam Gregg and Jeremy Shover Villanova women are a No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament, will face No. 7 seed Texas TechThe Wildcats and Red Raiders are in the Sacramento 2 Regional. Their first-round game is in Baton Rouge, La., and the winner will advance to face the LSU-Jacksonville winner.Katie Lewis See more storiesAdvertisement
The ’Nova Knicks mock rival St. Joseph’s in social media video: ‘You helped me win every game’Former Wildcats Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges have very few nice things to say about their rivals from Hawk Hill.Conor Smith
The ’Nova Knicks mock rival St. Joseph’s in social media video: ‘You helped me win every game’Former Wildcats Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges have very few nice things to say about their rivals from Hawk Hill.Conor Smith
Villanova’s time on the dance floor didn’t last long, but Denise Dillon and Co. are determined to be backMaria McIlwain
Villanova’s time on the dance floor didn’t last long, but Denise Dillon and Co. are determined to be backMaria McIlwain
Kevin Willard said getting to the NCAA Tournament was a good ‘first step’ at Villanova. What’s next?Jeff Neiburg
Kevin Willard said getting to the NCAA Tournament was a good ‘first step’ at Villanova. What’s next?Jeff Neiburg
Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas TechMaria McIlwain
Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas TechMaria McIlwain
Kevin Willard says viral sideline interview was ‘a joke’ after Villanova’s NCAA Tournament lossJeff Neiburg
Kevin Willard says viral sideline interview was ‘a joke’ after Villanova’s NCAA Tournament lossJeff Neiburg
NCAA Tournament: Villanova melts down late in first-round loss to Utah StateUtah State guard duo Mason Falslev and MJ Collins Jr. combined for 42 points as Villanova struggled with turnovers in the second half. Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 25 points.Jeff Neiburg
NCAA Tournament: Villanova melts down late in first-round loss to Utah StateUtah State guard duo Mason Falslev and MJ Collins Jr. combined for 42 points as Villanova struggled with turnovers in the second half. Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 25 points.Jeff Neiburg
NCAA Tournament in Philly: First-round games go without an upset; both Villanova teams eliminated in openerOn Sunday, No. 3 Tennessee will face No. 6 Virginia and No. 2 UConn will take on No. 7 UCLA in the second round of games in Philadelphia.Rob Tornoe, Gabriela Carroll, Ariel Simpson, Isabella DiAmore, Matt Breen, Jeff Neiburg, and Jonathan Tannenwald
NCAA Tournament in Philly: First-round games go without an upset; both Villanova teams eliminated in openerOn Sunday, No. 3 Tennessee will face No. 6 Virginia and No. 2 UConn will take on No. 7 UCLA in the second round of games in Philadelphia.Rob Tornoe, Gabriela Carroll, Ariel Simpson, Isabella DiAmore, Matt Breen, Jeff Neiburg, and Jonathan Tannenwald
For these players, all roads led to Villanova. From there, it was back to the NCAA Tournament.Transfers Denae Carter, Ryanne Allen, Kylee Watson, and Kelsey Joens brought NCAA Tournament experience to the Main Line, and now the Wildcats are back in March Madness.Maria McIlwain
For these players, all roads led to Villanova. From there, it was back to the NCAA Tournament.Transfers Denae Carter, Ryanne Allen, Kylee Watson, and Kelsey Joens brought NCAA Tournament experience to the Main Line, and now the Wildcats are back in March Madness.Maria McIlwain
The persistence of Tyler Perkins helped Villanova get back to the NCAA TournamentAfter averaging 6.3 points and being far removed from March Madness last season, Perkins emerged as a role player who has single-handedly won some Big East games for Villanova.Jeff Neiburg
The persistence of Tyler Perkins helped Villanova get back to the NCAA TournamentAfter averaging 6.3 points and being far removed from March Madness last season, Perkins emerged as a role player who has single-handedly won some Big East games for Villanova.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova vs. Utah State: Rollie Massimino connection, Ralph Willard’s defense, and more things to knowThe Wildcats and Aggies will square off Friday in San Diego, with the winner likely facing Arizona, the top seed in the West Regional. Utah State's coach once played for Coach Mass. Jeff Neiburg
Villanova vs. Utah State: Rollie Massimino connection, Ralph Willard’s defense, and more things to knowThe Wildcats and Aggies will square off Friday in San Diego, with the winner likely facing Arizona, the top seed in the West Regional. Utah State's coach once played for Coach Mass. Jeff Neiburg
After a tough start to the season, Villanova knew where to turn: the players who’ve been in March Madness beforeMaggie Grant and Annie Welde may not get many minutes, but they bring valuable experience as the last holdovers from the Sweet 16 team who grew up immersed in Villanova culture.Katie Lewis
After a tough start to the season, Villanova knew where to turn: the players who’ve been in March Madness beforeMaggie Grant and Annie Welde may not get many minutes, but they bring valuable experience as the last holdovers from the Sweet 16 team who grew up immersed in Villanova culture.Katie Lewis
Like father, like son: Villanova’s run to the NCAA Tournament has Ralph Willard’s hands on itRalph Willard, father of Wildcats coach Kevin Willard, lives in Florida and hasn’t been to a game in person this season, but his approach is all over Villanova's turnaround.Jeff Neiburg
Like father, like son: Villanova’s run to the NCAA Tournament has Ralph Willard’s hands on itRalph Willard, father of Wildcats coach Kevin Willard, lives in Florida and hasn’t been to a game in person this season, but his approach is all over Villanova's turnaround.Jeff Neiburg
Get to know Texas Tech, Villanova’s first-round NCAA Tournament opponentThe Red Raiders are dancing for the first time since 2013 and are bringing their trademark strong defense into the first-round showdown in Baton Rouge, La.Katie Lewis
Get to know Texas Tech, Villanova’s first-round NCAA Tournament opponentThe Red Raiders are dancing for the first time since 2013 and are bringing their trademark strong defense into the first-round showdown in Baton Rouge, La.Katie Lewis
OpinionMarch Madness is the best thing going in sports, still. Enjoy it.The true draw and drama of the tournament, though, is not how the games are played but how they, and most teams’ seasons, end. The word that defines March Madness is abrupt. Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionMarch Madness is the best thing going in sports, still. Enjoy it.The true draw and drama of the tournament, though, is not how the games are played but how they, and most teams’ seasons, end. The word that defines March Madness is abrupt. Mike Sielski | Columnist
Villanova has spent the last two days studying Utah State. What have the Wildcats learned?Villanova will open the NCAA Tournament against the Aggies of the Mountain West on Friday in San Diego. Utah State has physical, experienced guards. Jeff Neiburg
Villanova has spent the last two days studying Utah State. What have the Wildcats learned?Villanova will open the NCAA Tournament against the Aggies of the Mountain West on Friday in San Diego. Utah State has physical, experienced guards. Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s Matt Hodge deals with the bittersweet nature of an NCAA Tournament he can’t play inThe redshirt freshman forward is out after suffering a torn ACL. Hodge calls the Wildcats' venture in March Madness "a feeling of regret and of timing” for him.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova’s Matt Hodge deals with the bittersweet nature of an NCAA Tournament he can’t play inThe redshirt freshman forward is out after suffering a torn ACL. Hodge calls the Wildcats' venture in March Madness "a feeling of regret and of timing” for him.Jeff Neiburg
Villanova women are a No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament, will face No. 7 seed Texas TechThe Wildcats and Red Raiders are in the Sacramento 2 Regional. Their first-round game is in Baton Rouge, La., and the winner will advance to face the LSU-Jacksonville winner.Katie Lewis
Villanova women are a No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament, will face No. 7 seed Texas TechThe Wildcats and Red Raiders are in the Sacramento 2 Regional. Their first-round game is in Baton Rouge, La., and the winner will advance to face the LSU-Jacksonville winner.Katie Lewis