By Hank Allison Rasheer Fleming scored 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting as Saint Joseph’s topped visiting Villanova, 83-76, in a Big 5 matchup. Xzayvier Brown shot just 4-of-18 for the Hawks (2-1) but finished with 18 points and 13 assists. Derek Simpson chipped in 16 points for St. Joe’s, while Anthony Finkley made four 3-pointers […] The post BROWN RIPS OFF 6 STRAIGHT STRETCH PTS … [Read more...] about BROWN RIPS OFF 6 STRAIGHT STRETCH PTS IN ST JOE’S WIN OVER NOVA!
8-2 CATS CRUSH IT THANKS TO CONNOR WATKINS!
By Hank Allison Connor Watkins threw for 167 yards and a touchdown in Villanova’s 31-3 victory over North Carolina A&T. Villanova (8-2, 5-1 Coastal Athletic Association) has won 14 straight home games, entering with an average margin of victory of 14.9 in those games. It is the longest home winning streak for Villanova since it […] The post 8-2 CATS CRUSH IT THANKS TO … [Read more...] about 8-2 CATS CRUSH IT THANKS TO CONNOR WATKINS!
IS IT TIME FOR A COACHING CHANGE AT VILLANOVA?
By Hank Allison Here’s what The Athletic thinks: Hoooooo, boy. I never want to call for anyone’s job, but it’s really difficult to see much of a future on the Main Line for Kyle Neptune, who went 35-33 his first two seasons after replacing Jay Wright. Villanova isn’t a place where you can afford to miss the […] The post IS IT TIME FOR A COACHING CHANGE AT VILLANOVA? appeared … [Read more...] about IS IT TIME FOR A COACHING CHANGE AT VILLANOVA?
2 GAMES IN, AND NOVA COACH KYLE NEPTUNE IS ON THE HOT SEAT!
By Lew Gould After a home loss to Columbia, Villanova coach Kyle Neptune is already on the hot seat. That might not seem fair. But such is life in the bigtime. The Lions’ 90-80 victory Wednesday night at Villanova’s Finneran Pavilion was their first against a Big East opponent since 2012. Neptune, meanwhile, suffered his second consecutive […] The post 2 GAMES IN, AND NOVA … [Read more...] about 2 GAMES IN, AND NOVA COACH KYLE NEPTUNE IS ON THE HOT SEAT!
WOOGA POPLAR’S 20, 10 AND 3 LIFTS DIXON-LESS NOVA IN OPENER!
By Mel Miller Wooga Poplar scored 20 points, 10 rebounds and three steals as Villanova beat Lafayette 75-63. Tyler Perkins added 13 points while going 5 of 13 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) while they also had five rebounds. Jhamir Brickus had 13 points and finished 5 of 7 from the field. The Leopards […] The post WOOGA POPLAR’S 20, 10 AND 3 LIFTS DIXON-LESS NOVA IN OPENER! … [Read more...] about WOOGA POPLAR’S 20, 10 AND 3 LIFTS DIXON-LESS NOVA IN OPENER!