The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics
Good Morning, Nova Nation. The ‘Cats are ready to show out at home this weekend!
What all do we have in today’s edition? Check it out below!
🗓️ The Wait Is Over
🏀 Welcome Home
⚽️ Keeping It Rolling
🔷 And much more!
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🔼 The Wait Is Over. Villanova men’s hoops 2026-27 schedule is now complete with this week’s unveiling of the ‘Cats 20 BIG EAST conference games.
BIG EAST play will get underway for Villanova on Saturday, Dec. 19 at Creighton. The Wildcats welcome Providence to Finneran Pavilion in their home opener on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Game times and television information will be announced at a later date.
🔼 Welcome Home. An beloved figure in Villanova history is back home.
Kris Jenkins, who launched the iconic 3-pointer that lifted Villanova past North Carolina in the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship and into NCAA Tournament lore, has returned to his alma mater in the full-time role as the Athletics Operations Coordinator.
In this position, Jenkins will contribute to a range of areas across the spectrum of Villanova Athletics including Facilities, Events and Equipment Operations; Live streamed game broadcasts produced by Athletics; on-camera contributions to video production distributed on social media; external relations on behalf of the department and the Villanova Athletic Fund; and Student-Athlete Development initiatives and programs.
🔷 More On Jenkins’ Return Home
During his career at Villanova (2013-17), how many points did Kris Jenkins score for the Wildcats?
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🔼 Ready For More. The 25th-ranked Villanova women’s soccer team looks to continue its hot start to the 2026 season when the Fightin’ Blue Hens of Delaware visit for a Thursday matinee at Higgins Soccer Complex.
The ‘Cats enter tomorrow’s match as one of only two teams (Cal Baptist) in the country who have yet to concede a goal this fall.
Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.
🔼 The Roll Call. After being named the BIG EAST Preseason Offensive Player of the Year heading into this fall, Ava Borkowski has lived up to the billing, earning her second BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll of the year.
The graduate student continued to be a focal point offensively for Villanova over the weekend, leading to a 2-0 record with wins over Queens University of Charlotte and Lehigh.
Borkowski's eight points helped the 'Cats collect the 9-0 win on Friday and the 2-0 win over Lehigh on Sunday to push the team's record to 5-1 overall. The record puts them tied for first place in the BIG EAST Standings with Providence.
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*All times listed in ET
Wednesday, September 16th
🐦⬛ Tyler Arboretum: Weekday Bird Walk
Thursday, September 17th
🏹 Try Archery at the J. Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Delaware @ 4 pm
Friday, September 18th
🎶 Live Music at 118 North
🏑 Field Hockey at #10 UConn @ 3 pm
👟 Cross Country at Main Line Invitational @ 4:45 pm & 5:30 pm
🏐 Volleyball vs. UMBC @ 7 pm
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at St. John’s @ 7 pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Delaware Invitational (Newark. Del.)
Saturday, September 19th
🎃 Linvilla Orchards: Pumpkinland
🏈 Football at LIU @ 12 pm
🏐 Volleyball vs. Princeton @ 7 pm
⛳️ Men’s Golf at The Goat Invitational (Annapolis, Md.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Delaware Invitational (Newark. Del.)
Sunday, September 20th
🖼️ Wayne Art Center: 2026 Faculty Exhibition
🏑 Field Hockey vs. Drexel @ 12 pm (Collegeville, Pa.)
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Princeton @ 4 pm
⛳️ Men’s Golf at The Goat Invitational (Annapolis, Md.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Delaware Invitational (Newark. Del.)
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