Archive for November, 2008

Rhode Island 65: :78 Villanova

Posted by MIKE on November 30, 2008 · Under Recap, Rhode Island · 8 Comments 
Rhode Island 65: :78 Villanova

#20 Villanova (6-0) got 19 points and 12 rebound from Dante Cunningham to beat Rhode Island (5-2) in the Championship game of the Philly Hoop Group Classic. The Wildcats had 5 players in double digit; Corey Fisher (14), Scottie Reynolds (13), Reggie Redding (11) and Antonio Pena (10). The game turned out to be...
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Game 6: vs. Rhode Island

Posted by MIKE on November 29, 2008 · Under Pre-Game, Rhode Island · Comments Off 
Game 6: vs. Rhode Island

#20 Villanova (5-0) will take on Rhode Island (5-1) tonight in the Championship of the Philly Hoop Group Classic. The Rams’ lone lost on the season is at the hands of Duke in a game that saw URI lead most of the way. The Rams have 4 players averaging double-digits in scoring led by...
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Towson 47: :64 Villanova

Posted by MIKE on November 29, 2008 · Under Recap, Towson · Comments Off 
Towson 47: :64 Villanova

Villanova (5-0) used a 13-3 start in the second half to beat out Towson (3-1) 64-47. The Wildcats shot below 30% from 3 (7-24) but out-rebounded the Tigers and held them to 19 second-half points. Scottie Reynolds led ‘Nova with 14. Antonio Pena and Dante Cunningham both added 12. ‘Nova will take on Rhode...
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Game 5: vs. Towson

Posted by MIKE on November 28, 2008 · Under Pre-Game, Towson · Comments Off 
Game 5: vs. Towson

#20 Villanova (4-0) will play Towson (3-1) in the next installment of the Philly Hoop Group Classic Tournament tonight. This is the fourth game between the two schools. The Wildcats hold a 3-0 advantage historically over the Tigers. Towson’s leading rebounder and scorer, Junior Hairston, has served his 3-game suspension and has 1 game...
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Talking Villanova Basketball with Jay Wright

Posted by MIKE on November 26, 2008 · Under Jay Wright · 4 Comments 

“Talking Villanova Basketball with Jay Wright” begins this week on SportsTalk 950 WPEN. The show will be broadcast from a new location this year- Flip & Bailey’s at 900 Conestoga Road in Rosemont. If you’re not in the Villanova Radio-Area, the show can be heard through the Nova Nation All-Access Pass at villanova.com. The 1-hour...
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Monmouth 48: :71 Villanova

Posted by MIKE on November 25, 2008 · Under Monmouth, Recap · Comments Off 
Monmouth 48: :71 Villanova

Villanova moved to 4-0 on the young season as they upended Monmouth 71-48 at the Pavilion. Dante Cunningham led the Wildcats with 19. Corey Stokes added 18. Casiem Drummond did not play due to disciplinary action.
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Caz Suspended for Monmouth Game

Posted by MIKE on November 25, 2008 · Under Casiem Drummond · Comments Off 

Casiem Drummond was suspended for one game for “disciplinary reasons” and will miss Villanova’s against Monmouth. Jay Wright described the infraction as “a minor disciplinary issue” and said Drummond will practice on Wednesday.
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Game 4: vs. Monmouth

Posted by MIKE on November 25, 2008 · Under Monmouth, Pre-Game · Comments Off 
Game 4: vs. Monmouth

‘Nova (3-0) will host the Monmouth (0-4) Hawks of the Northeast Conference in the second game of the Philly Hoop Group at The Pavilion. The Wildcats have four players averaging double digits in scoring. Monmouth is led by freshman 6’8″ Travis Taylor who is averaging 13.8 points and 8.3 rebounds a game. Monmouth has...
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Monmouth Game Food Drive

Posted by MIKE on November 24, 2008 · Under Monmouth, Random · Comments Off 
Monmouth Game Food Drive

What are you Thankful for??? Villanova Athletics will be collecting canned and other non-perishable food items at the next home men’s basketball game on Tuesday, November 25th against Monmouth in support of Philabundance. Support someone less fortunate this holiday season by donating canned goods at Tuesday’s game. All collected items will be delivered to...
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‘Nova to #20 in AP Poll. #22 in Coaches’ Poll.

Posted by MIKE on November 24, 2008 · Under Polls · Comments Off 

Villanova jumped 3 spots in the AP Poll and inched a spot to #22 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches’ Poll.
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