The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning, Nova Nation! Coach Kevin Miller shares this month’s Nutritional Tips presented by Wegmans! Hear his tips on eating a strong breakfast.

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏀 Men’s basketball plays at Wells Fargo Center
🏀 Women’s basketball downs DePaul
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 Tune In. Inside Villanova Basketball with Kyle Neptune presented by Toyota returns tonight at 11 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia! This episode highlights the team’s victory over No. 9 UConn, plus you’ll meet Nnanna Njoku. Go behind the scenes with Sports Performance Coach Justin McClelland and Head Athletic Trainer Dan Erickson as they take care of the Wildcats off the court.

Missing tonight’s episode? Check out the re-air schedule!

• Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia+

• Sunday at 6 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia

• Monday at 5 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia+

• Monday at 11:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Philadelphia

🔼 Wear White. It’s a big night at the Wells Fargo Center! The men’s basketball team is taking on Providence, presented by IBEW Local 98, tonight at 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear WHITE for the white out game! We will be celebrating the 1985 National Championship team, so stay in your seats for a special ceremony at halftime. For tickets, visit WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com

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🔼 Downed DePaul. The women’s basketball team took down DePaul 66-55 on Wednesday night! The Wildcats led by as many as 17 points in the fourth quarter thanks to a 13-0 run fueled by three consecutive three-pointers. Maddie Webber and Jasmine Bascoe led Villanova with 18 points each.

The Wildcats hit the road for a BIG EAST battle at St. John’s tomorrow. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.

🔼 On The Road, Again. The women’s swimming and diving squad will hit the road as they travel to James Madison and Richmond this weekend. They’ll compete against JMU today, with diving starting at 10 a.m. and swimming at noon. Tomorrow, they’ll travel to Richmond to compete against the Spiders.

🔼 More To Come. The 2025 spring rowing slate is here! They will compete in six events, including two scrimmages and four regattas. The team will travel to Florida for their first event, the Jacksonville Regatta, and return to familiar places like the Doc Hosea and Knecht Cup. The Wildcats will compete in the Coastal Athletic Association Championship in May.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 1/17

🏊 Women’s Swimming & Diving at James Madison @ 10:00 a.m.
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Providence at Wells Fargo Center @ 7:00 p.m. | FS1

Saturday 1/18

🎾 Women’s Tennis at Penn State @ 12:00 p.m.
🏊 Women’s Swimming & Diving at Richmond
🎽 Track & Field at Quaker Invitational
🏀 Women’s Basketball at St. John’s @ 2:00 p.m. | Watch

Have a great weekend!