Author: David Szczepanski
VILLANOVA, PA—On Friday, Villanova announced its 2026 schedule, as a member of the Patriot League for the first time in program history. The Wildcats competed in the Colonial/Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) for the last 19 seasons and won four CAA Conference Championships in 2009, 2012, 2021, and 2023. They shared the CAA titles in 2009, […]
CHICAGO–In its final game of 2025, Villanova continued its dominance against DePaul at Wintrust Arena, winning its ninth straight game against the Blue Demons. Villanova (11-2, 4-0 Big East) defeated DePaul (3-12, 0-4 BE), 81-48, on Monday night to win its ninth consecutive game overall. The Wildcats started the game with 13 unanswered points, including […]
VILLANOVA, PA–Villanova’s RB Ja’briel Mace announced that he will enter the transfer portal on his Instagram on Saturday afternoon. Mace rushed for a career-high 946 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns in 2025. He also broke Brian Westbrook’s record for most rushing yards in a game in program history with 291 against Towson in Maryland […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ–On Saturday, Villanova will attempt to do something it has never done before in program history—beat Monmouth. The Wildcats are 0-3 in their three battles against the Hawks, including a 40-33 loss to Monmouth last season at Kessler Stadium. The Wildcats will begin their 2025 CAA schedule against Monmouth, looking to end […]
VILLANOVA, PA—For the second time in the last three seasons, Villanova will face Colgate in its home opener on Saturday. Villanova will enter the season as a member of the CAA for the final time before leaving for the Patriot League in 2026. The Wildcats have not lost a game at Villanova Stadium since September […]
VILLANOVA, PA—Villanova’s Running Back Coach, Josh Fletcher, has been named the Wildcats’ Special Teams Coordinator. Fletcher will take over the Wildcats’ special teams after former Villanova Special Teams Coordinator Matthew Colangelo joined Penn State’s staff earlier this week. Fletcher joined Mark Ferrante’s coaching staff in 2019 as an offensive assistant and worked with Villanova’s tight […]
VILLANOVA, PA—On Thursday morning, Villanova Football announced its switch from the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) to the Patriot League, effective in 2026. The Wildcats will join former CAA rivals, William & Mary and Richmond, in the Patriot League. Both institutions joined the conference in the last 13 months. In addition to Richmond and William & […]
UNCASVILLE, CT—Villanova led in the second quarter, but the Wildcats fell to #3 UConn in the Big East Tournament Semifinals at Mohegan Sun Arena. #1 UConn (30-3, 18-0 Big East) defeated #5 Villanova (18-14, 11-7), 82-54, on Sunday afternoon. Maddie Webber finished the game with 15 points, including 11 in the first quarter. Denae Carter […]
UNCASVILLE, CT—After the Wildcats’ win against Marquette on Saturday, Villanova will face its toughest task against UConn in the Big East Tournament Semifinals on Sunday afternoon. #5 Villanova (18-13, 11-7 Big East) defeated #4 Marquette (20-10, 12-6), 73-66, at Mohegan Sun Arena to advance to Sunday’s contest. Jasmine Bascoe had a double-double with 22 points […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Villanova suffered another second-half collapse against Georgetown in its regular season finale at Capital One Arena. Georgetown (17-13, 8-11 Big East) defeated Villanova (18-13, 11-9), 75-73, on Tuesday evening. The Wildcats held a nine-point lead with less than four minutes remaining, but Jayden Epps and the Hoyas stormed back to sweep the season series […]