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Wrap up the season with Emma and Pat on the season 9 finale
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 and Spotify (a bit later in the day)!
Episode Description: Emma and Pat bring you the season 9 finale of State of the Nova Nation by answering a variety of key questions about the season. How do you look back on the season? What was the best moment? Who was the most disappointing and many more questions are answered. The crew also ..read more
VU Hoops
1w ago
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Villanova athletic director Mark Jackson stated that coach Kyle Neptune will return for 2024-25.
Less than 24 hours after Villanova’s season-ending loss in the NIT opening round to VCU, Villanova athletic director Mark Jackson has answered a hot question surrounding the future of the Wildcats, particularly head coach Kyle Neptune.
In an exclusive with the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff Neiburg, Jackson backed up and doubled down on Neptune, stating that he still believes he is the right man for the job.
“I think we have the right guy in place to get us where we need ..read more
VU Hoops
1w ago
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In a game that featured 17 lead changes, including 12 in the second half, the unseeded Rams pulled away and knocked out No. 1 seed Villanova.
The Villanova Wildcats played host to the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams on a very late Wednesday evening on The Main Line for the opening round of the NIT.
This is the second all-time meeting between VCU and Villanova, with the Wildcats taking the first game just about a decade ago.
This was by far the smallest crowd of the season, and understandably so. A late night weeknight start on the east coast never plays out wel ..read more
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1w ago
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NIT- First Round
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:00pm ET
Villanova Wildcats (18-15) vs.
VCU Rams (22-13)
KenPom: Villanova: 38 | VCU: 80
Where: Finneran Pavilion | Villanova, PA
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It’s not where most Villanova fans wanted to be for their post-season, but the Wildcats open up the NIT by hosting the VCU Rams on Wednesday Night.
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VU Hoops
1w ago
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Nova is headed back to the NIT after their season ended at MSG
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 and Spotify (a bit later in the day)!
Episode Description: Emma and Pat discuss Villanova’s week at Madison Square Garden which culminated in their defeat to Marquette on Thursday night. They then move into the NCAA Tournament selection results and analyze what went wrong for the Big East. They finish the show with a NIT preview ..read more
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1w ago
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The Wildcats have accepted their invite to play in the 2024 NIT.
Villanova is headed back to the NIT, this time as a No. 1 seed.
Last year, the Wildcats played in the NIT, but went unseeded and was bounced out in the opening round to Liberty. For the NIT, the committee only seeds the top four seeds in each quadrant of the 32-team bracket.
The Wildcats will face VCU in the opening round of the 2024 NIT on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET at Finneran Pavilion. The Rams are 22-13 overall. They finished 11-7 in the Atlantic 10 during the regular season, and they put toget ..read more
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1w ago
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It’s Selection Sunday.
As conference tournaments conclude, the Field of 68 for the 2024 NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament will be announced later today.
Villanova fans are not expecting an invitation to The Dance but that decision will be confirmed on Sunday evening.
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2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Selection Show is today, March 17th, at 6p ET. Here is information on how you can tune in via streaming or cable.
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Selection Show
Date: Sunday, March 17 | Time: 6p ET
TV: CBS (Watch on You ..read more
VU Hoops
2w ago
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The Big East locked up a contract extension with Madison Square Garden through 2032, which will be the 50th anniversary of the Big East Tournament.
Approximately 10 years since the “new” Big East had its first conference tournament after realignment, at first there was plenty of uncertainty, but now, it’s a no-brainer when it comes to the tournament’s prestige and standing.
“When we first started out, we weren’t sure how this ‘new’ conference would be, but to me and to all of us, it’s better,” Madison Square Garden Executive Vice President of Marquee Events Joel ..read more
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2w ago
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Expect one of the most emotionally-charged Big East Tournament semifinals from start to finish.
Then there were four.
Based on the participating teams and their attached fanbases, this might be one of the most charged up Big East Tournament semifinals since conference realignment. Friday night is always a great one for hoops during Big East Tournament week, but this year’s should be well worth the (steep) price of admission.
Here is a look at both semifinal matchups.
No. 1 UConn (29-3) vs. No. 5 St. John’s (20-12)
When: 5:30 p.m. ET
Key pla ..read more
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2w ago
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The Wildcats pushed a Tyler Kolek-less third-seeded Marquette into overtime, but fell short. It is Marquette’s first time advancing to the Big East Tournament semis in back-to-back years.
Nothing is guaranteed or as important as the next 40 minutes, a message that had echoed throughout the season from various Villanova players and coaches in one shape or another.
On Thursday night, Villanova had 45 minutes, and the Big East Tournament quarterfinal overtime thriller with Marquette perfectly encapsulated the Wildcats’ season over the last few months — there were high ..read more