The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning, Nova Nation! Welcome head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard and his family!

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏀  Willard’s introduction
🥍 Alumni Day
🔷 And much more!

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🔼  Let’s Have Some Fun. Villanova introduced new head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard on Wednesday! Hear from Villanova President Rev. Peter M. Donohue and Vice President and Director of Athletics Eric Roedl as they discuss the hiring process. Then, hear Coach Willard discuss his vision and much more. Click here to watch the press conference!

🗣️ See what some of Villanova’s bests have said about the hire

🔼 Swing Away. Villanova baseball hits the road to Butler this weekend for another BIG EAST matchup. Alex Sachais and Michael Whooley earned BIG EAST honors this week. Butler’s lineup features two of the conference’s top hitters, Jack Mokrenek and Jack Bello. Today’s series opener is set for 3 p.m. All three matchups will stream on FloSports.

🔼 Weekend At Home. Villanova softball will host DePaul this weekend for the penultimate conference home series! Due to weather in the forecast, the Wildcats will play one game tomorrow at 1 p.m. before a Sunday doubleheader, beginning at 10 a.m. All three games will stream on FloCollege.

The Wildcats run-ruled Drexel on Wednesday, 12-0. Brooklyn Ostrowski led the Wildcats with two hits, five RBI and a home run.

🔼  Goodness Gracin. Water polo goalkeeper Gracin Kerry earned MAAC Defensive Player of the Week honors for the fourth time this season, tying the program record. She recorded 35 saves in Villanova’s undefeated weekend. Up next, they travel to New York to close out the regular season with games against Wagner and at LIU tomorrow. They’ll play VMI on Sunday at Wagner’s campus.

🔼 Calling You Home. The men’s lacrosse team is finally back home for their BIG EAST home opener! They’ll play St. John’s at noon tomorrow, presented by Rothman Orthopaedics. It’s Alumni Day so click here to register if you haven’t already! Additionally, kids in their youth lacrosse jerseys get in free.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 4/11

⚾️ Baseball at Butler @ 3:00 p.m. | Watch

Saturday 4/12

🚣‍♂️ Rowing at Knecht Cup | Watch
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Georgetown @ 9:00 a.m.
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Georgetown @ 11:00 a.m.
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse at Xavier @ 12:00 p.m.
🤽 Water Polo vs. Wagner @ 12:00 p.m.
🥍 Men’s Lacrosse vs. St. John’s @ 12:00 p.m. | Watch
🥎 Softball vs. DePaul @ 1:00 p.m. | Watch
⚾️ Baseball at Butler @ 2:00 p.m. | Watch
🤽 Water Polo at LIU @ 3:30 p.m. | Watch

Sunday 4/13

🚣‍♂️ Rowing at Knecht Cup | Watch
🤽 Water Polo vs. VMI @ 10:00 a.m.
🥎 Softball vs. DePaul @ 10:00 a.m. | Watch
⚾️ Baseball at Butler @ 11:00 a.m. | Watch
🥎 Softball vs. DePaul @ 12:30 p.m. | Watch
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Coppin State @ 2:00 p.m.

Have a great weekend!