The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good Morning, Nova Nation! We know you’ve been waiting patiently all spring and summer.

The moment has come and you better lock in your spot for this fall NOW!

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏈 Poll Position
🏀 Locked In
⏱️ Countdown To Kickoff
🔷 And much more!

🔼 Walk It Out. A day on the golf course and a chance to support your ‘Cats? Sounds like a no brainer!

Join us for a day on the course with William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach Kevin Willard, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Denise Dillon '96, Vice President and Director of Athletics Eric Roedl '97 and Friends of Nova President Randy Foye '06, as we celebrate Villanova Athletics and support our student-athletes through impactful NIL opportunities.

🔼 Poll Position. This fall, the Wildcats will enter the 2025 season in a familiar position - with a ranked number next to their name.

Earlier this week, Villanova earned the #13 position in the preseason FCS Top-25 and is one of four CAA squads in the poll.

The ‘Cats reached the FCS playoffs for the fourth time in six years last fall, posting an 11-4 record.

🔢: The Full National Poll

🔼 She’s Bacckkk. That’s right, after being sidelined since June, Maddy is back at it.

The former ‘Cat star returned to the court for the Dallas Wings last night and quickly got into the action with a bucket.

🔼  Locked In. Looks like the Knickerbockers liked what they saw from former Villanova standout Mikal Bridges.

After his first full season with New York, Bridges earned himself a four-year, $150 million extension from the Knicks this week.

The former ‘Cat played in all 82 games last season, averaging 17.6 ppg, 3.7 apg and 3.2 rpg.

🔼 Countdown To Kickoff. We are just 3️⃣1️⃣ days away from kickoff for Villanova football, folks.

Wearing #3️⃣1️⃣ this fall will be one of the ‘Cats key leaders in All-American linebacker Shane Hartzell, who helped Villanova defense stifle opponents for just 18.6 ppg in 2024.

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Wednesday, August 6
🎶 Kelly Center’s Musician Open Mic Night

Thursday, August 7
🏡 Chanticleer House & Garden Tour

Thursday, August 14
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Michigan @ 4 pm

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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