The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good Morning, Nova Nation. Don’t miss out! Voting ends tonight!

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

🏀 Tonight’s The Night
⚾️ Breaking Out
🏈 Countin’ The Days
🔷 And much more!

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🔼 Tonight’s The Night. Tonight, a trio of former Wildcats take center stage as the 2026 NBA Finals get underway in San Antonio.

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges led the Knicks to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 with a sweep of Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Villanova and Kentucky are the only schools in the country with three alums playing in this year’s Finals.

Game time on ABC is set for 8:30 pm. ET.

As the leading destination resource in Delaware County, we offer visitors, students, and alumni of Villanova University the best recommendations for exploring all Delco has to offer. Whether you're in town cheering on the Wildcats, visiting campus, or just passing through, Visit Delco is your go-to guide for discovering top accommodations, attractions, dining experiences, and entertainment.

🔼 Breaking Out. Three years into his MLB career and former Villanova righthander Gordon Graceffo is having a breakout season for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Just two months into the 2026 season, Graceffo is already approaching career-highs in appearances and innings pitched.

The former ‘Cat standout has pitched in 25 games for the Cardinals with a 4-1 record and an ERA of just 1.80.

In three seasons at Villanova, how many strikeouts did Gordon Graceffo pile up with the Wildcats?

Got a guess?

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

🔼 Countin’ The Days. The calendar may read June, but we’re getting closer and closer to the return of Villanova Football.

We are now just 87 days away from kickoff for the 2026 season.

Wearing #87 for the Wildcats is local product, Ryan Sorge, who has provided critical depth in the wide receiver room over the past three seasons. The La Salle College HS alum is a five-time honoree for the CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.

What’s Ahead is brought to you by our friends at Visit Delco, the #1 source for information on all there is to see and do in Delaware County, PA. Find fantastic places to stay, incredible food and drink, and music and art—and you may even find a few surprises

Wednesday, June 3rd
🐦‍⬛ Weekday Bird Walk at Tyler Arboretum

Thursday, June 4th
🎣 Fish250 Free Fishing Night at J. Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Friday, June 5th
🌳 Weekend Warm-Up Hike

Saturday, June 6th
🍓 Strawberry Festival at Linvilla Orchards

Sunday, June 7th
🇺🇸 Annual Juried Exhibition at the Community Arts Center: Red, White & Blue

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