The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics
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What all do we have in today’s edition? Check it out below!
🏈 Preseason ranking
⏱️ Countin’ Down: 23 Days Away
🔷 And much more!
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🔼 Great At Eight. Villanova football comes in at No. 8 in the Stats Perform Preseason Top 25!
Where did the ‘Cats finish in final Top-25 Poll in 2025?
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Throughout the summer, we will be counting down the days
to the return of Villanova Football this fall. The Wildcats will
host William & Mary on Friday, August 28 at 6 p.m.
🔼 Countin’ Down. We are now just 2️⃣3️⃣ days away from kickoff for the 2026 Villanova Football season.
In the 202️⃣3️⃣ season, Villanova football made it all the way to the FCS Quarterfinals!
The Wildcats compiled a 10-3 overall record, going 7-1 in conference play. Villanova was undefeated at home.
The ‘Cats fell to South Dakota State 23-12 in the quarterfinal, the Jackrabbits went on to win the national championship.
🔼 BIG ‘Cats. Villanova women’s soccer had three Wildcats on the Preseason All-BIG EAST Team! Hannah Dickinson was named Goalkeeper of the Year and earned a spot on the All-BIG EAST Team. She was joined by Avrie Nelsen and Gabby Koluch on the team. The Wildcats were picked to finish fifth in the conference.
🔼 Scholar-Athletes. Wildcat golfers Vibhav Alokam, Brockton English, Ryan Pamer, and Matt Zerfass were named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars! This is Pamer’s third honor of his career and Zerfass’ second.
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Wednesday, August 5th
🍉 Oakmont Farmers Market
Thursday, August 6th
🎸 Live Music at 118 North
Friday, August 7th
🎭 Upper Darby Summer Stage : Disney’s Tarzan the Musical – Closing Weekend
Saturday, August 8th
🌻 Sunflower and Peach Festival at Linvilla Orchards
Sunday, August 9th
🥕 Concord Township Farmers’ Market
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