The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning, Nova Nation! The 21st Annual Lou Ferry Golf Outing was a success!

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏀 Wooga is a Bull
🏆 Man of the Year
🔷 And much more!

🔼 Young Bull. Philly native Wooga Poplar signed with the Chicago Bulls! He agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract, a one-way non-guaranteed deal with the Bulls. He joins the Bulls’ Summer League roster.

Other former Wildcats on Summer League rosters:

• Caleb Daniels - Brooklyn Nets

• Tyler Burton - Memphis Grizzlies

• Mark Armstrong - Philadelphia 76ers

• Eric Dixon - Los Angeles Lakers

🔼 Man Of The Year. Track & field’s Liam Murphy was made the Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Men’s Performer of the Year! He becomes the third Wildcat to earn the honor and the first from track & field.

The Fade Factory Barbershop is proud to support the Wildcats and is located down the street from campus in Bryn Mawr (Rosemont Square on the first floor inside Elite Salons & Suites).

The Fade Factory is transforming the barbershop experience – walk-ins are always welcome, and appointments are highly encouraged.

Learn more HERE!

🔼 Team Effort. The men’s lacrosse team earned the 2025 USILA Team Academic Award for the fourth straight year!

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Monday 7/7

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

Tuesday 7/8

🍻 Artillery Brewing Company: Quizzo Nights With Jonesy

Thursday 8/14

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

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