Good Morning, Nova Nation 1/28: She's Feelin' 22

Bascoe's Big Night Leads 'Cats Past Providence For 16th Win Of The Season

January 28, 2026

The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good Morning, Nova Nation. Sometimes, wins are just prettier in pink.

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

🏀 She’s Feelin’ 22
✨ Friday Night Lights
🥍 10 Days Away
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 She’s Feelin’ 22. The scoreboard operator was getting a workout in on Tuesday night at Finneran Pavilion as the Villanova women’s hoops team went to work offensively en route to an 83-68 win over Providence College.

With the victory, Villanova improves to 16-5 overall and 9-3 in BIG EAST play.

In the win, Jasmine Bascoe led Villanova with 22 points to go with six assists and two steals. Brooke Bender had a career-high 18 points, including a career-best six three-point field goals. Kennedy Henry added 16 points, while Brynn McCurry chipped in with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.

With her performance against Providence, Jasmine Bascoe reached her eighth 20+ point performance of the season for the Villanova women’s hoops squad.

In her 54 games at the collegiate level, how many times has Bascoe scored 20+ in a game?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to see if you know your stuff!

🔼 Friday Night Lights. After nearly a week off, the Villanova men’s basketball team returns to action on Friday night as the ‘Cats hit the midway point in the BIG EAST schedule.

Currently sitting at 15-5 overall and 6-3 in league play, Villanova finds itself in third place in the BIG EAST as Providence rolls into town for a Friday night showdown on FS1.

These two teams met two week ago in Rhode Island with the ‘Cats pulling out a tough 88-82 battle over the Friars.

Tip time on Friday is set for 7 p.m.

The Fade Factory Barbershop is proud to support the Wildcats and is located down the street from campus in Bryn Mawr (Rosemont Square on the first floor inside Elite Salons & Suites).

The Fade Factory is transforming the barbershop experience – walk-ins are always welcome, and appointments are highly encouraged.

🔼 10 Days Away. The start of the Villanova men’s lacrosse season is just around the corner as the ‘Cats will take the field in State College in just 10 days to face off against the ninth-ranked Nittany Lions.

The Preseason All-American duo of Jake Melchionni and Jack Shoemaker will be leading Villanova in the top-10 showdown.

Face-off is set for 1 p.m. next Saturday, February 7th.

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Friday, January 30
🎨 The Lunar Project at the Main Line Art Center
🏊 Swimming & Diving vs. Seton Hall @ 12pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Delaware @ 12pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Delaware @ 1pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Providence @ 7pm l FS1
👟 Men’s Track & Field at Penn State National Open
👟 Women’s Track & Field at John Thomas Terrier Classic

Saturday, January 31
⛸️ Glice Skating at Linvilla Orchards
🏊 Swimming & Diving at SprintFest (Villanova, Pa.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Drexel @ 11am
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. DePaul @ 2pm
👟 Men’s Track & Field at Penn State National Open
👟 Women’s Track & Field at John Thomas Terrier Classic

Sunday, February 1
🍷 Wine & Cheese Pairing at Penn Woods Winery
🤽 Women’s Water Polo vs. Santa Clara @ 11am (Princeton, N.J.)

Wednesday, February 4
🎺 Jamey’s House of Music Presents:The Empty Belly Blues Band & Alabama Sam
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Seton Hall @ 6:30pm l Peacock
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Butler @ 7pm

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