The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good Morning, Nova Nation! Who’s got the countdown to kickoff clock running?

We’ve just 1️⃣9️⃣ DAYS AWAY from the return of Wildcat Football!!

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🔢 By The Numbers
🎙️ In The Action
⚽️ Two-For-Thursday
🔷 And much more!

🔼 In The Action. There’s no better way to get ready for kickoff in less than three weeks than jumping right into the action with standout running back David Avit. The preseason All-CAA selection strapped on the mic and took us inside practice with the ‘Cats.

Chickie’s & Pete’s is proud to support Villanova Athletics!
Go where the players go – your home before, during, and after the game!

🔼 Two-For-Thursday. Last week, it was the Villanova women’s soccer team kicking off the 2025-26 athletic calendar. This week, we’ve got ✌️ squads in action as the men’s soccer team joins in on the fun with two games Thursday afternoon.

The men’s squad plays host to Rider at Higgins Soccer Complex in a 4 pm showdown, while the women travel south for a road contest with #10 Wake Forest at 5 pm.

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Monday, August 18
🖼️  Brandywine Museum Of Art

Tuesday, August 19
⚾️  Delco Historical Society & Sports Legends Of Delco Museum

Thursday, August 21
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Rider @ 4 pm
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Wake Forest @ 5 pm

Sunday, August 24
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Columbia @ 2 pm

Thursday, August 28
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Iona @ 12 pm
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. George Mason @ 4 pm

Friday, August 29
🏑 Field Hockey vs. James Madison @ 3 pm (College Park, Md.)

Saturday, August 30
🏐 Volleyball vs. Santa Clara @ 3 pm (South Bend, Ind.)

Sunday, August 31
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Bucknell @ 1 pm
🏐 Volleyball at Notre Dame @ 1 pm (South Bend, Ind.)

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