The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good Morning, Nova Nation. Only two more chances to see these boys in action at home!

Tonight - 7 pm - Finneran Pavilion - BE THERE!

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

🏀 The Home Stretch
🏊 Lucky Number 13
🎾 Two-For-One
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 The Home Stretch. With only two home games remaining, the Villanova men’s hoops squad is back at home tonight, hosting the Bulldogs of Butler in a 7 pm tip on FS1.

Villanova is looking to sweep the season series with Butler after coming home with an 85-67 victory in Indianapolis in early January.

The ‘Cats have already locked up a top-three seed in next month’s BIG EAST Tournament with a 12-4 mark in league play.

🏀 Previewing Tonight’s Matchup

What is the ‘Cats record this season when scoring 70+ points in a game?

Got a guess?

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

🔼 Springin’ Ahead. Coming off a historic season this past fall, the Villanova Football program is set to launch a new era next season with a move into the Patriot League.

The preparation for the move starts now as the ‘Cats unveiled its 15-day spring practice schedule, set to begin March 10th.

Villanova is teaming up with Shipley Energy! Don’t miss the chance to score tickets to the BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York City!
Plus, you’ll receive complimentary 'Nova swag to celebrate in style.

🔼 Partnering Up. Villanova Athletics has partnered with NOCAP Sports to launch a new initiative focused on generating sustainable revenue through strategic business relationships.

This partnership connects Villanova's business community with vetted national service providers across multiple categories including payment processing, employee benefits, logistics, payroll, energy consulting and operational services. When businesses choose to work with these partners, a portion of the revenue generated supports Villanova Athletics.

🤝 More On The New Partnership

🔼 Connect Four. It was a big week reeling in accolades for the Villanova lacrosse programs with the ‘Cats bringing home four weekly BIG EAST honors.

On the women’s side, Mary Moore was named the Midfielder of the week, while teammate Elena Torres earned a spot on the weekly honor roll.

For the men, goalie Denis Fargione was named Defensive Player of the Week, while Jake Melchionni earned Specialist of the Week honors. 

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Wednesday, February 25
🍻 Quizzo Presented by Ship Bottom Brewery (Swarthmore)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Butler @ 7pm l FS1 l Tickets

Thursday, February 26
🍷 Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Penns Woods Winery
🎾 Men’s Tennis at UC San Diego @ 1pm EST
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Seton Hall @ 7pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Pacific Coast Doubles Championships (La Jolla, Calif.)

Friday, February 27
⛳️ Fore! The Planet Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards
🥎 Softball vs. Michigan @ 10am (Charlottesville, Va.)
🥎 Softball vs. Bucknell @ 5:30pm (Charlottesville, Va.)
⚾️ Baseball at Florida Atlantic @ 6:30pm
👟 Track & Field at BIG EAST Indoor Championships (Chicago, Ill.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Pacific Coast Doubles Championships (La Jolla, Calif.)

Saturday, February 28
🎭 PCS Theater Presents: Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale
🤽 Water Polo at Harvard @ 10am
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse at Binghamton @ 12pm
🤽 Water Polo vs. Cal-Merced @ 1pm (Boston, Mass.)
🥍 Men’s Lacrosse at Delaware @ 1pm
🥎 Softball vs. Bucknell @ 1:30pm (Charlottesville, Va.)
⚾️ Baseball at Florida Atlantic @ 4pm
🥎 Softball at #24 Virginia @ 4pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball at #16 St. John’s @ 8pm l FOX 
👟 Track & Field at BIG EAST Indoor Championships (Chicago, Ill.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Pacific Coast Doubles Championships (La Jolla, Calif.)

Sunday, March 1st
🖼️ John Sloan’s Street Theater at Brandywine Museum of Art
🥎 Softball vs. Michigan @ 10am (Charlottesville, Va.)
⚾️ Baseball at Florida Atlantic @ 12pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Ball State @ 3pm (La Jolla, Calif.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Pacific Coast Doubles Championships (La Jolla, Calif.)

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