The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning, Nova Nation! The 2025 women’s lacrosse spring schedule is here! Check it out.

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏀 Men’s basketball hosts FDU
🏀 Women’s basketball plays at Delaware
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 Season Of Giving. The Villanova men’s basketball team returns to the court tonight! They’ll host FDU at 7 p.m. on FS1, game presented by Ardent Credit Union. The Wildcats have won three straight by an average of 20.3 points per game. Eric Dixon is second in the nation in scoring at 25.7 points per game.

🎁 It’s the holiday season and the perfect time to give back. Villanova will be hosting a toy drive tonight; fans are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy (k-12) to be donated to those in need.

Philadelphia-based Bagels & Co. features an extensive menu of Brooklyn-style bagels, including creative seasonal flavors, that are baked fresh daily along with 25 varieties of cream cheese. The casual café also offers a selection of made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and lunch options, as well as delicious coffee roasted in New York. Bagels & Co. has something for everyone and offers a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Now open in Ardmore, Bagels & Co. is excited to offer 10% off always for all current Villanova students and faculty when they purchase in-store at the Ardmore location. Go Wildcats!

🔼 On The Road, Again. The women’s basketball team stays on the road tonight to play at Delaware at 6:30 p.m. The Wildcats are looking to get back in the win column after dropping two games over the weekend. Fans at home can stream the game on FloSports.

🔼 ENTER TO WIN! Villanova men’s basketball has partnered with NJM Insurance Group for the Ultimate Villanova Basketball Experience! Enter for a chance to win four (4) tickets to the men’s game against UConn on January 8 at The Finn, club access, an autographed basketball, photo opportunities, a tour of the arena, and Villanova gear. Click here to enter!

🔼 Making An IMPACT. The golf team signed two brothers, 12-year-old Max and 9-year-old Theo, through the Team IMPACT organization. They will participate in many activities with the Wildcat golf team over the next two years, including games, practices and other events. Team IMPACT is a national non-profit organization that has developed a multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday 12/11

🏀 Women’s Basketball at Delaware @ 6:30 p.m. | Watch
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. FDU @ 7:00 p.m. | FS1

Sunday 12/15

🏊 Swim & Dive at Open Water Collegiate National Championship
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. James Madison @ 2:00 p.m. | Watch

Have a great Wednesday!