Villanova got a career high 19 points and 11 rebounds from Junior Power Forward Antonio Pena as Villanova continued their unbeaten 2009-10 campaign by beating Drexel 77-58. ‘Nova (7-0) and the Dragons had a combined 34 points with 3:43 remaining. Then the Wildcats went on a 13-5 run to go into the intermission with...
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With Villanova defeating Drexel 77-58, we congratulate eight readers who won medals in this round. Gold Medals: MIKE (78-59) and Kait ’08(75-58) tied, earning 5 pts. each. Silver Medal: Chillcat (80-58) earning 3 pts. Bronze Medals: Five readers tied, earning 1 pt. each — Andy ’06 (75-56), Lou ’06 (79-60), Jim K (75-60), cdtoffers (74-57), and Steph’76 (77-54). After...
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Tonight the Villanova Wildcats will face Drexel in their 7th game of the season. The game will be played at the Pavilion where the Wildcats have won 30 straight games. The only school in the “City 6” that is not a member of the Big 5, there has been some talk that Drexel should...
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A Villanova official has confirmed that Villanova freshman forward Mouphtaou Yarou (Natitingou, Benin/Montrose Christian School) has tested positive for the Hepatitis B virus. Yarou is being treated under the supervision of team physician Dr. Frank Furman. There is presently no timetable for his return to game action. “We are disappointed for Mouph,” stated Villanova head...
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As a bit of a distraction from the ongoing Mouph story, the window is now open for round 3 of our Closest to the Pin Contest, featuring the Drexel game. Refer to our 2009-10 “Closest to the Pin” Contest post for contest rules and prizes. Going into round three, our leaders are Pete (10 pts.)...
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