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
FROSH AVIT RUNS FCS NO 5 NOVA TO 5-1!
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!