Good Morning, Nova Nation 1/16: Saturday Night Live

'Cats Look To Stay Hot With St. John's In Town For Saturday Night Showdown

January 16, 2026

The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good Morning, Nova Nation. No other place to be tomorrow night than Xfinity Mobile Arena!

What all do we have in today’s edition? Check it out below!

🏀 Saturday Night Live
🎥 Special Showing
🗓️ Spring Into Action
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 Saturday Night Live. Two of the top teams in the BIG EAST through the first few weeks of league play will square off tomorrow night at Xfinity Mobile Arena as the Villanova men’s basketball team battles St. John’s on NBC Sports Network & Peacock.

Winners of seven of their past eight, the Wildcats sit at 5-1 in conference play, tied with the Red Storm in second place in the league standings.

Tip time tomorrow night is set for 8 p.m.

🎟️ Purchase Tickets For Tomorrow’s Game

If you are heading down to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday night, make sure you stop by Villanova Basketball Postgame Live Presented by Hartford Funds hosted by Steve Pinone & Whitey Rigsby after the game! The show will be located behind Sections 115 & 116 in the East Food Hall & Bar.

Join fellow Nova fans for some post-game fun before heading home! If you can’t stick around, tune in LIVE on X and Facebook!

🔼 Special Showing. Villanova will celebrate the iconic life of George Raveling '60 as part of its home men's basketball game vs. Georgetown on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Finneran Pavilion. The day's events will include a special screening of the documentary film "Unraveling George" in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center at 4 p.m. The Wildcats host the Hoyas at 7 p.m.

Villanova and Nike have teamed up to host an exclusive conversation with an all-star panel before the screening that includes:

  • Jay Wright, Former Villanova Men's Basketball Coach

  • Mike Tollin, Director of "Unraveling George"

  • Larry Miller, President of Nike's Jordan Brand

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🔼 Send ‘Em Home Saddiq. Former Wildcat Saddiq Bey continued his strong season with the New Orleans Pelicans this week, putting home the game-winner in a Wednesday win over the Brooklyn Nets.

In his first season with the Pelicans, Bey is averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. It’s currently his second highest scoring average of his five-year career.

🔼 Spring Into Action. While the calendar may read January, spring is on the horizon.

This week, two of Villanova’s programs rolled out their spring schedules.

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Friday, January 16
⛸️ Flight on Ice at Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink
🏊 Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. Richmond @ 11am

Saturday, January 17
🍷 Grace Winery Open Tasting Room
🏊 Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. James Madison @ 11am
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. St. John’s @ 8pm l NBC Sports Network & Peacock l Tickets
👟 Track & Field at Quaker Invitational

Sunday, January 18
🐦‍⬛ Bird Walk at J. Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Penn State @ 12pm
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Butler @ 2pm l ESPN+ l Tickets

Monday, January 19
⛳️ Fore! The Planet Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Penn @ 12pm

Wednesday, January 21
🎭 Hedgerow Theatre Presents: Draw The Circle
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Georgetown l NBC Sports Network & Peacock l Tickets

Thursday, January 22
🤔 Trivia Night at Grace Winery
🏊 Men’s Swimming & Diving vs. Seton Hall @ 5pm

Friday, January 23
🎶 Live Entertainment at Streetlight Kitchen & Bar
🏊 Men’s Swimming & Diving at Pittsburgh @ 4:30pm

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