By Mel Miller Freshman David Avit had 183 yards rushing, a Villanova freshman record, and four touchdowns to help the Wildcats rally from a 10-point third-quarter deficit and beat Stony Brook 42-24. Connor Watkins was 9-of-19 passing for 152 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown to Lucas Kopecky in the first quarter, for Villanova (5-1, 2-0 Colonial Athletic Association). … [Read more...] about FROSH AVIT RUNS FCS NO 5 NOVA TO 5-1!
NO. 6 NOVA GETS TO 4-1, THANKS TO AVIT AND RAGLAND!
By Hank Allison David Avit ran for 160 yards and scored once, Isaiah Ragland added two rushing touchdowns and Villanova defeated Long Island 24-10, and the Wildcats (4-1) allowed just 176 yards and 10 first downs. Ragland scored on runs of 12 and 1 yards, Avit ran in from 5 yards and Villanova built a […] The post NO. 6 NOVA GETS TO 4-1, THANKS TO AVIT AND RAGLAND! appeared … [Read more...] about NO. 6 NOVA GETS TO 4-1, THANKS TO AVIT AND RAGLAND!
NOVA SURVIVES TO GO 3-0!
By Harvey Hoffman Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes to Jaylan Sanchez, freshman Isaiah Ragland rushed for 141 yards and Villanova beat Towson 14-13 after the Tigers missed two field goals in the final 1:13. Trailing 14-13, Towson started at its 41 with 2:36 left. Sean Brown converted a third down near midfield and he added another completion for a first down to get … [Read more...] about NOVA SURVIVES TO GO 3-0!
NOVA SCHEDULE FOR 2024-25 STARTS NOV 4, ENDS MARCH 4!
By Nick Cohen With Thursday’s announcement of the Big East schedule, Villanova’s complete 2024-25 schedule is set. Click for full schedule As previously announced the Wildcats open the new season at Finneran Pavilion vs. Lafayette on Monday, Nov. 4 and will also kick off the 20-game conference slate on campus vs. Seton Hall on Tuesday, […] The post NOVA SCHEDULE FOR 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NOVA SCHEDULE FOR 2024-25 STARTS NOV 4, ENDS MARCH 4!
CATS SCRATCH OUT OPENING WIN OVER YOUNGSTOWN!
By Sarah Paley Connor Watkins carried 10 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns, and he completed six passes for 90 yards to help Villanova beat Youngstown State 24-17 in a season opener for both teams. Watkins, the Coastal Athletic Association preseason offensive player of the year, scored on a 29-yard run in the third […] The post CATS SCRATCH OUT OPENING WIN OVER YOUNGSTOWN! … [Read more...] about CATS SCRATCH OUT OPENING WIN OVER YOUNGSTOWN!