The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

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

🥍 Dragon Slayers
👏 Accolades Aplenty
🎾 Tennis Results
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 Dragon Slayers. Rivalry matchups always bring a different level of intensity.

It was no different on Tuesday afternoon as a back-and-forth affair went the way of the Wildcats as Villanova men's lacrosse picked up an 11-10 victory over Drexel at Vidas Field.

Kessy Cox contributed his top performance as a collegian with three goals and an assist for Villanova while Luke Raymond pitched in a hat trick. Colin Michener totaled two goals, David Link put forth a goal and assist.

Jake Melchionni hoovered up five ground balls in addition to multiple caused turnovers, Ryan Cunningham tied a season-high with eight faceoff win.

🥍 The Full Recap

A win tonight at DePaul would give the Villanova men’s hoops team its eighth road BIG EAST win of the season.

When was the last time the ‘Cats won 8+ road conference games in a season?

Got a guess?

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

🔼 And Another One. The awards keep piling up for the Villanova men’s lacrosse squad.

For the fourth straight week, multiple Wildcats picked up weekly honors from the BIG EAST Conference as Jake Melchionni repeated as the Specialist of the Week while Luke Raymond picked up his second weekly honor roll of the year.

🥍 More On The Award-Winning Performances

🔼 Accolades Aplenty. With a successful weekend on the docket for several Villanova squads, there were plenty of accolades rolling in for the ‘Cats.

Sophomore standout Jasmine Bascoe not only earned a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll, but was once again named the Philadelphia Big Five Player of the Week. Brooke Bender took home the Freshman of the Week honor in the Big 5.

With a huge weekend at the plate, softball senior Maddie Burrows earned a spot on the Weekly Honor Roll, as well as women’s lacrosse defender Katie Clark.

🔼 Shining Bright. The Villanova women’s tennis kicked off their week in the Sunshine State with a sweep of Saginaw Valley State on Tuesday afternoon.

With the 4-0 victory, the ‘Cats have now won five of their past six matches with BIG EAST play just a few weeks away.

🎾 The Full Recap

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Wednesday, March 4th
🌚 Full Moon Hike at Tyler Arboretum
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse at Siena @ 2pm
⚾️ Baseball at North Florida @ 6pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball at DePaul @ 8pm l Peacock 

Thursday, March 5th
🍻 Quizzo With Jonesy at Artillery Brewing Company
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. St. Bonaventure @ 1pm
🤽 Water Polo vs. McKendree University @ 5:30pm (Northridge, Calif.)
🤽 Water Polo at CSUN @ 7:30pm

Friday, March 6th
⛳️ Fore! The Planet Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla Orchards
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse at Vermont @ 1pm
🤽 Water Polo vs. Chapman @ 2pm (Pomona, Calif.)
🥎 Softball at DePaul @ 2pm
⚾️ Baseball at Florida A&M @ 4pm
🤽 Water Polo vs. Concordia University @ 5:45pm (Pomona, Calif.)

Saturday, March 7th
🍷 Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Penns Woods Winery
🤽 Water Polo vs. Fresno Pacific University @ 11:30am (Pomona, Calif.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Xavier @ 12pm l TNT & truTV l Tickets
🥎 Softball at DePaul @ 1pm
⚾️ Baseball at Florida A&M @ 2pm
🤽 Water Polo vs. USC @ 3:15pm (Pomona, Calif.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball at BIG EAST Quarterfinals @ 7pm l Peacock

Sunday, March 8th
🎶 Live Entertainment at Streetlight Kitchen & Bar
🥍 Men’s Lacrosse vs. #18 Penn @ 12pm
🥎 Softball at DePaul @ 1pm
⚾️ Baseball at Florida A&M @ 1pm
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Coppin State @ 4:45pm
🏀 Women’s Basketball at BIG EAST Semifinals @ 5pm l Peacock

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