The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning! Check out the Old Dominion Freight Line Best in the Game play from Saturday!

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏑 Field hockey starts the week with a win
🏈 Youth Day at Villanova Stadium
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔼 Victory Monday. Villanova field hockey started the week with a bang! They defeated Mercyhurst, 9-0, on Monday. Ava Borkowski became the 32nd Wildcat in program history to piece together a hat trick. Her performance placed her on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll. Sabine de Ruijter scored two goals in the win, while Meghan Mitchell, Emma Schwarz, Colleen Finnan and Mia Albano scored one each. Villanova’s nine goals were the most since 2009. They return to the field on Friday when they play at Saint Joseph’s.

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 🔼 Bring The Whole Family. This Saturday is Youth Day at Villanova Stadium! Youth tickets are 50% off with the purchase of adult tickets, so you can bring the whole family for a fraction of the price! No. 4 Villanova hosts Towson at 3:30 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets.

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🔼 We’re Back. After a week away from the pitch, the women’s soccer team returns tomorrow! They’ll host Bucknell at 4 p.m. at Higgins Soccer Complex. Goalkeeper Hannah Dickinson leads the BIG EAST and is 63rd nationally in total saves.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday 9/12

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Bucknell @ 4:00 p.m. | Watch

Friday 9/13

🏑 Field Hockey at Saint Joseph’s @ 3:00 p.m. | Watch
🏐 Volleyball at Yale @ 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 9/14

🏐 Volleyball vs. Colgate @ 2:00 p.m.
🏈 No. 4 Football vs. Towson @ 3:30 p.m. | Watch | Tickets
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at FSU @ 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 9/15

⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Cornell @ 1:00 p.m. | Watch
🏐 Volleyball at Fairfield @ 2:00 p.m.

Have a great Wednesday!