The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning, Nova Nation! Former Wildcat Maddy Siegrist is representing Team USA at the FIBA 3×3 Americup!

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏀 Men’s basketball opens BIG EAST play
🏀 Women’s basketball falls to JMU
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 Let’s Get It Started. BIG EAST play is here! The men’s basketball team will host Seton Hall, presented by VUCPS, tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. on Peacock. The Wildcats enter their first conference game on a four-game winning streak. Eric Dixon has been on fire and leads the country with 25.8 points per game.

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🔼 Came Up Short. The women’s basketball team fell to James Madison 71-67 yesterday. Four Wildcats scored in double figures for the second-straight game, led by Maddie Webber with 16 points. Maddie Burke added 15, while Jasmine Bascoe and Bronagh Power-Cassidy scored 11 each. They’ll host St. John’s on Saturday.

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🔼 Diaper Derby. It’s almost time for Villanova women’s basketball’s annual Halftime Baby Race! The Wildcats will host St. John’s on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. During halftime, babies who are signed up will race to the finish line! Participants and their supervisors will be given complimentary tickets and the winner will receive a Villanova baby basket. Click here to sign up!

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday 12/17

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Seton Hall @ 7:30 p.m. | Peacock

Saturday 12/21

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. St. John’s @ 2:30 p.m. | Watch
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Creighton @ 4:00 p.m. | FS1

Have a great Monday!