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Villanova is heading north of the border for a game. But for two Wildcats, it means a little more.
19h · Katie LewisJasmine Bascoe and MD Ntambue are excited to reunite with family and friends and show their Wildcats teammates around their native Canada.

Penn’s Jared Richardson is chasing history, Temple is itching for bowl eligibility, and Eastern U is so fun to watch
Nov 6 · Devin Jackson, Kerith GabrielAlso, we deep dive into Penn State's coaching search, offer a few good reads, and the local driving our pick for the Game of the Week.

Former Inquirer sportswriter Joe Juliano is among 2025 inductees to Big 5 Hall of Fame
Nov 5 · Owen HewittThe group of six former players and Juliano, a media member, will be inducted during the men’s Big 5 Classic at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Dec. 6 and honored again during the Dec. 7 women's Big 5 Classic.

Freshmen lead the way for Villanova women’s basketball in season-opening blowout win over Lafayette
Nov 4 · Katie LewisThey'd been tested in practice and a pair of exhibitions, but Kennedy Henry and Brooke Bender impressed in their collegiate debut on Monday.

What we learned from Villanova’s near upset of No. 8 BYU in Las Vegas
Nov 4 · Jeff NeiburgThe Wildcats made a run at the top-10 Cougars in Kevin Willard's Villanova debut, but fell short.

As Big 5 women’s basketball teams hit the court, we answer your burning questions
Nov 3 · Owen HewittWho's the team to beat? How did the area fare in the transfer portal?

A ‘hungry’ Villanova team begins the Kevin Willard era with a big test against No. 8 BYU
Nov 3 · Jeff NeiburgThe Wildcats' 2025-26 season, the first under Kevin Willard, starts with a bang against BYU and top recruit AJ Dybantsa.

Malachi Palmer followed his coach to Villanova. Now, he’s ready to show what he’s capable of.
Nov 2 · Dylan JohnsonThe sophomore guard did not hesitate to follow head coach Kevin Willard from Maryland to the Main Line.

The wins have piled up for Villanova in women’s cross-country. But the Wildcats are focused on one goal.
Oct 31 · Katie LewisThe Wildcats are ranked 14th in the country, but two big meets stand between them and their goal of reaching the NCAA championships as a team.

The Big Picture: The Union play with Fire, the Sixers can’t be beat, and our best Philly sports photos of the week
Oct 31 · Inquirer Staff PhotographersThe Union play with Fire, the Sixers can’t be beat, and our best Philly sports photos of the week.

DeSean Jackson’s major moment, Evan Simon’s setting records, and West Chester needs a win
Oct 31 · Kerith GabrielHere's how the former Eagles wideout orchestrated the first-ever HBCU game at the Linc, how Simon is turning heads in his second year, and our pick for the college football Game of the Week.

In a season with a lot of promise, keep an eye on Villanova’s newcomers, too
Oct 30 · Katie LewisAlong with star guard Jasmine Bascoe's growth, head coach Denise Dillon liked what she saw from her new players, whether they're entering their first college basketball season or their sixth.

Villanova hired Kevin Willard to change course. ‘Rebuilding this program’ starts Monday.
Oct 30 · Jeff NeiburgWillard has so far done and said all the right things.

Big 5 women’s basketball: Names to know ahead of the 2025-26 season
Oct 29 · Staff ReportsFrom Jasmine Bascoe at Villanova to Mataya Gayle at Penn and Amaris Baker at Drexel, here are the players who figure to make an impact this season.
