The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning, Nova Nation! Good luck to former Wildcats Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges as they play in their NBA Conference Finals!

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏆 BIG EAST honors
🏀 Men’s basketball booked for Las Vegas
🔷 And much more!

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🔼  Double Up. Wildcat baseball’s Luke McCollough and Michael Whooley have been named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team! It is the first time since 2022 that two or more Wildcats have earned postseason conference honors. McCollough led the conference with 46 innings pitched in conference play, posting a 3.91 ERA. Whooley led the team with five home runs in BIG EAST play and joined Josue Valdez as the only Wildcats to record an OPS of 1.000 or more.

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🔼 Viva Las Vegas. Villanova men’s basketball will play at the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas! They’ll take on BYU to start the 2025-26 season on November 3. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 30 at 10 a.m. ET at HOFSeries.com.

🔼 Tee Time. The 21st Annual Lou Ferry Football Alumni Golf Outing is tomorrow! The event will be held at the Springhaven Club in Wallingford, PA from 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Villanova football alumni, parents and friends are invited to join Mark Ferrante and the coaching staff for a fun-filled day of golf. Click here to register now!

📅 WHAT’S AHEAD

Wednesday 5/28

🎽 Men’s Track & Field at NCAA East Preliminary

Thursday 5/29

🎽 Women’s Track & Field at NCAA East Preliminary

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