The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning, Nova Nation! It might be summer outside, but we’re already daydreaming about seeing these guys back on the hardwood.

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

⚾ Major league
📚 All-around excellence
🔷 And much more!

🔼 Major League. Villanova baseball alum Bobby Olsen is off to the big leagues! Olsen inked a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, becoming the third Wildcat to land with the Cardinals since 2021 alongside Gordon Graceffo and Chris Rotondo. Olsen, who played at Villanova after stints with Nebraska and Brown, made 11 starts last season, striking out a team-leading 59 batters.

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🔼 All-Around Excellence. The CAA announced its Team Academic Excellence Awards for last season, and both Villanova teams that compete in the conference made the list! Villanova football and rowing each earned the distinction for the fifth time; the award honors the schools with the highest collective GPA average across all of the CAA’s sports.

🔼 Welcome Aboard. It’s time to get to know some new Wildcats! Isabelle Chukwu, a native of Canada, previously played at Brown before landing with Villanova women’s soccer. On Chukwu, Coach Samar Azem said: “Isabelle’s mind and vision for the game are extremely impressive. Coupled with her athletic ability, she will bring a lethal force to our front line.”

🔼 Crossing Coasts. Meanwhile, defender Bella Panaccione heads to Villanova women’s soccer from Santa Clara University. Coach Azem said Panaccione is a “tough competitor and gritty defender and will be a handful for teams to try to break down.”

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Monday 7/21

🎨 Community Arts Center: 2025 Summer Fellow Exhibition in the Duke Gallery

Tuesday 7/22

🤘 2SP Brewing Company: Classic Vinyl Night

Thursday 8/14

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Michigan @ 4:00 p.m.

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