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!
NOVA HUSTLES PAST HAMPTON TO GO 7-1!
By Steve Kelly Brendan Bell’s 4-yard touchdown run sparked Villanova to a 20-14 win over Hampton to remain a game back in the hunt for a share of the Coastal Athletic Association title. The Wildcats (7-2, 4-1) trail unbeaten conference leaders Rhode Island (8-1, 5-0) and Richmond (6-2, 4-0) with three games left in the […] The post NOVA HUSTLES PAST HAMPTON TO GO 7-1! appeared … [Read more...] about NOVA HUSTLES PAST HAMPTON TO GO 7-1!
WATKINS HURLS 2 SCORES, NO 14 NOVA GETS TO 6-2!
By Harvey Hoffman Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes and Villanova defeated New Hampshire 14-6. The Wildcats had a narrow 257-254 edge in total yards but took advantage of 81- and 99-yard drives for their two touchdowns. Watkins hit Lucas Kopecky on a 25-yard play for the first touchdown in the second quarter and capped […] The post WATKINS HURLS 2 SCORES, NO 14 NOVA … [Read more...] about WATKINS HURLS 2 SCORES, NO 14 NOVA GETS TO 6-2!
NOVA PROJECTS TO 7TH IN BIG EAST, NCAA CHAMP UCONN NO. 1 AGAIN!
By Hank Allison The Big East preseason coaches poll was rolled out yesterday. Back-to-back national champ UConn was picked to repeat as conference championships. The Huskies (37-3 overall, 18-2 in Big East last season) will feature a new look this year under Dan Hurley, as Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle and Cam Spencer all are now in the NBA. […] The post NOVA PROJECTS TO 7TH … [Read more...] about NOVA PROJECTS TO 7TH IN BIG EAST, NCAA CHAMP UCONN NO. 1 AGAIN!
NO. 5 NOVA’S DOORS BLOWN OFF AT MAINE
By Hank Allison Carter Peevy threw touchdowns to three different receivers, and Maine eased past ranked Villanova 35-7. Maine (4-3, 2-2 Coastal Athletic Association) used two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, seven sacks and the blocked field goal to take down Villanova (5-2, 2-1), which is ranked No. 5 team in the coaches’ poll. It marked […] The post NO. 5 NOVA’S DOORS … [Read more...] about NO. 5 NOVA’S DOORS BLOWN OFF AT MAINE