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Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Wildcats finish last in the revamped Big 5. Big 5 newcomer Drexel might not have gotten to play for the title, but it certainly aimed to make a statement in the fifth-place game against Villanova, who leads all Philadelphia-area programs in city titles, in the Big 5 Classic. “This day is awesome for Philadelphia basketball,” said … [Read more...] about Last place: Villanova falls to Drexel in Big 5 finale, 57-55

William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Villanova takes on Big 5 newcomer Drexel in the fifth-place game of the Big 5 Classic. It was all good just a week ago. Just one week after claiming its third Battle 4 Atlantis title, the Villanova Wildcats are now in a fight to avoid finishing in last place of the revamped Philadelphia Big 5. The Wildcats enter … [Read more...] about Villanova Basketball 2023-24 game preview: Drexel Dragons

VU Hoops Villanova fell to St. Joe’s on Wednesday night to finish 0-2 in pod play The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning. You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify (a bit later in the day)! Episode Description: Emma gives you her … [Read more...] about State of the Nova Nation Podcast: Big 5 Blues

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports ‘Cats return to City 6 action... Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:30pm ET #18 Villanova Wildcats (6-1) vs. Saint Joseph’s Hawks (4-2) KenPom: Villanova: 14 | Saint Joseph’s: 116 Where: Finneran Pavilion | Villanova, PA Game Preview TV/Streaming: FS1 Subscribe to YouTubeTV and save $45 Odds by DraftKings: Villanova -11.5 … [Read more...] about Villanova vs. Saint Joseph’s- Chat, Time, TV channel, Odds, how to watch

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Halil Kanacevic curse is over. The Hawks win the latest battle of the Holy War, their first since 2011. After a big triumph in the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis, Villanova played like the weather when they returned home — cold. The Wildcats fell to Big 5 rival St. Joseph’s, 78-65, on Wednesday night and will be out of the … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s earns first win over Villanova since 2011, 78-65