The Official Newsletter of Villanova Athletics

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What all do we have in today’s edition? Check it out below!

🏈 No Place Like Home
🏐 Drive To Five
⚽️ Connect Four
🔷 And much more!

🔼 No Place Like Home. The veteran trio of Pat McQuaide, Lucas Kopecky and Luke Colella led the way as the 12th-ranked Villanova football squad kicked off its 2025 season with a 24-17 victory over visiting Colgate on Saturday night.

McQuaide finished the night 18-of-28 through the air and had 340 yards of total offense, including one each of passing and rushing touchdowns. His 41 rushing yards were a career high and his 28-yard keeper for a score in the second quarter was his longest career run.

🏈 The Full Game Recap

🔼 Drive To Five. For the first time since 2009, Villanova volleyball is 5-0 to start a season as the Wildcats rolled to three wins at this year’s Villanova Classic.

The ‘Cats picked up wins over Yale (3-2), Fairfield (3-1) and High Point (3-1) on the weekend.

Campbell McKinnon was named the Tournament MVP after hitting .580 with 49 kills and 11 blocks on the weekend. Abby Harrell and Cat Young were each selected to the All-Tournament Team for their second honors in as many weeks.

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🔼 Connect Four. Joining in the throwback fun, the Villanova women’s soccer team posted its fourth straight shutout on Sunday, dropping visiting Lehigh, 4-0.

It marks the first time since 2008 that the ‘Cats have posted four straight shutouts. Villanova has not allowed a goal 403:26 dating back to their trip to Wake Forest last month.

Morgan Kotch had a goal and an assist in the victory, while Hannah Curtin, Amalia Cardo and Avrie Nelsen all found the back of the net.

🔼 Coming Home. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart are back at Villanova, and they’re bringing the Roommates Show 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 to Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday, September 17 at 7 PM.

This isn’t just a podcast taping. It’s the official launch of the 2025–26 Villanova Men’s and Women’s Basketball seasons, with team introductions, live conversations with Coaches Kevin Willard and Denise Dillon, appearances from the 2016 National Champions, and even a surprise celebrity guest. Add in giveaways, exclusive merch, and high-energy contests on the court, and you’ve got the ultimate Villanova Basketball experience.

Tickets are live now. Grab your seat HERE before they’re gone.

Just over two months until tipoff and seats are going fast!

Get your Villanova women’s hoops season tickets now! There’s very limited lower level seats left. Secure your spot before it’s too late!

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Monday, September 8
🖼️ Trompe l’oeil and the Pursuit of the Real at the Brandywine Museum of Art
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at Army @ 6 pm

Tuesday, September 9
🤔 Quizzo Nights With Jonesy at Artillery Brewing Company

Wedneday, September 10
✨ Dining Under The Stars in Downtown Media
🏐 Volleyball at Temple @ 4 pm

Thursday, September 11
🎶 Irish Trad Music Session at the Kelly Music Center
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Princeton @ 7 pm

Friday, September 12
🎭 The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case at Media Theatre
🏑 Field Hockey vs. La Salle @ 3 pm

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