Archive for February, 2011

3 in a row. 5 of 7. 7 of 9. On Monday night, the Wildcats looked to end their losing ways but a red-hot shooting Notre Dame team made sure that didn’t happen on Senior Night. And it didn’t. Villanova lost to ND, 72-93. The Irish came into the game shooting just under 38%...
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If you’re watching Monday Night’s game between #19 Villanova and #7 Notre Dame, feel free to discuss here in the comments…
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Villanova dropped to #19 in both the AP Media Poll as well as the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll. Ohio State is back on top with the #1 ranking and eight Big East schools remain in the Top 25. The Wildcats are the lowest of the 8 Big East teams in the Top 25. #4...
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Continuing the series of Q&A posts that we started not so long ago, I reached out to Dan Muphy of Leprechaun Legion to help me out with a few questions on Notre Dame hoops. Dan gave me some great answers, which you can find below. You can read my answers to his questions at...
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This has been a season of highs and lows for the Wildcats, and over the last six games it has been mostly lows for the ‘Cats. Though most of Villanova’s losses have been close affairs this season, the ‘Cats have had a lot of them in February, and many are worried that the wheels...
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The final pre-decision Board of Trustees meeting took place this month, and topics related to the football program’s invitation were discussed. While no public proclamations have been made by anyone in University administration, a few quiet actions may serve as a barometer for their leaning at this point. Father Donohue and members of the...
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Following up on Friday’s post, here are the updated Big East standings, remaining games, and record vs. Villanova. The Wildcats have two remaining regular season conference games; both on the road- to South Bend, IN to take on Notre Dame on Monday. And then to Pittsburgh next Saturday to visit the Panthers. Those two...
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When Volvo initially asked me to participate in their “Biggest Fan” promotion, I wasn’t sure what to make of the offer. I know that VUhoops readers want to read posts about Villanova athletics and moreso than that, they want to discuss the teams, the games and issues related to the athletics programs. The last...
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Update:  Monday, March 1 (Game Results). With the Cat’s 72-93 loss to Notre Dame, we congratulate three VU Hoops readers who took medals in this round.  Gold Medal:  VU92 (73-84) earning 5.0 points; Silver Medal: Old School (68-80) earning 3.0 points; Bronze Medal: mj (65-82) earning 1.0 point.   Our updated leader board is provided below....
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Villanova and St. John’s streaks each continued as the Red Storm defeated the Wildcats 81-68 this afternoon in South Philly. Corey Stokes led ‘Nova with 20 in the senior’s last home game. Maalik Wayns added 19. The Wildcats are on the road for their final two games on the season; at #9 Notre Dame...
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