The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

Good morning! The BIG EAST conference schedule for women’s basketball has arrived! Check it out.

What else is going on in Nova Nation?

🏈 Villanova hosts LIU
🏑 Field hockey hosts two
🔷 And much, much more!

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🔼 Wear Navy. Sixth-ranked Villanova football returns home for their last non-conference game of the regular season! They’ll play LIU tomorrow at 6 p.m. It’s Family Weekend, and fans are asked to wear navy! The game will be broadcast on FloFootball and the Villanova Sports Radio Network.

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🔼 Shut ‘Em Out. The women’s soccer team picked up their fourth shutout win of the season at Creighton! The Wildcats won 2-0, recording their second straight clean sheet. Hannah Dickinson made eight saves in the goal, her second-most of the year. Lauren Belcuore and Gabby Koluch scored the Wildcat goals. Villanova returns home to play No. 21 Xavier on Sunday at 1 p.m. for Alumni Day.

🔼  On To Wisconsin. Both cross country teams head to the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational today! This will be the first full team meet for the men’s team and their championship race will begin at 2 p.m. The women’s team will run their championship race at 1:20 p.m., they’re coming off of a successful Main Line Invitational showing last weekend.

Federal Donuts & Chicken is proud to sponsor Villanova Athletics! Our Radnor location is officially open today, September 27! Celebrate with delicious fried chicken, fresh donuts, and fun giveaways—perfect for Parents Weekend. Order online or on the app for pickup or delivery, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing treat wherever you are!

🔼 We’re Hosting. The field hockey team is spending the weekend at home as they look to extend their three-game winning streak. They’ll host BIG EAST opponent Quinnipiac today at 1 p.m. and No. 7 Iowa on Sunday at noon. Sunday’s game will be Faculty Appreciation Day, members of the Villanova faculty and staff will be recognized. Wildcat Sabine de Ruijter enters the weekend as the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week. Both games will stream on FloSports.

🔼 Think BIG. The volleyball team begins BIG EAST play this weekend! They’ll host Georgetown tonight at 7 p.m. as part of Family Weekend. They’ll hit the road to Seton Hall tomorrow for a 5 p.m. match. Both games will stream on FloVolleyball. The Wildcats won the Wildcat Challenge last weekend after sweeping both of their opponents.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 9/27

🎾 Women’s Tennis at Navy Invite
🎽 Cross Country at Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational @ 12:00 p.m.
🏑 Field Hockey vs. Quinnipiac @ 1:00 p.m. | Watch
🏐 Volleyball vs. Georgetown @ 7:00 p.m. | Watch

Saturday 9/28

🎾 Men’s Tennis at Lehigh Invitational
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Navy Invite
🏐 Volleyball at Seton Hall @ 5:00 p.m. | Watch
🏈 No. 6 Football vs. LIU @ 6:00 p.m. | Watch | Tickets
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at St. John’s @ 7:00 p.m. | Watch

Sunday 9/29

🎾 Men’s Tennis at Lehigh Invitational
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Navy Invite
⛳️ Golf at UConn Invitational at Greathorse
🏑 Field Hockey vs. No. 7 Iowa @ 12:00 p.m. | Watch
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. No. 21 Xavier @ 1:00 p.m. | Watch

Have a great weekend!