State of the Nova Nation

Villanova took its first loss of the season, falling to #18 Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Phil Booth was missed more than ever, Jalen Brunson went off, Jay got T'd up, and Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins were victims of Hinkle Magic. Women's Basketball broke a four-game losing streak with a lopsided win over Georgetown. Can they build off of this? Lastly, men's swimming beat the United States Merchant Marine Academy in a head-to-head meet. Marines, I tell you!

Villanova took its first loss of the season, falling to #18 Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Phil Booth was missed more than ever, Jalen Brunson went off, Jay got T'd up, and Josh Hart and Kris Jenkins were victims of Hinkle Magic. Women's Basketball broke a four-game losing streak with a lopsided win over Georgetown. Can they build off of this? Lastly, men's swimming beat the United States Merchant Marine Academy in a head-to-head meet. Marines, I tell you!

With an epic win over Creighton, the Wildcats close out 2016 with the greatest win-loss record--in a calendar year--of all time. We recap that New Year's Eve win over the Bluejays and preview the upcoming game against Butler. Women's basketball fell to a tough DePaul basketball team. Will they be able to turn their luck around against Georgetown on Wednesday? Also, we answer some social media questions from our listeners and Eugene gives the story behind the formation of VUBenchMob.com

With an epic win over Creighton, the Wildcats close out 2016 with the greatest win-loss record--in a calendar year--of all time. We recap that New Year's Eve win over the Bluejays and preview the upcoming game against Butler. Women's basketball fell to a tough DePaul basketball team. Will they be able to turn their luck around against Georgetown on Wednesday? Also, we answer some social media questions from our listeners and Eugene gives the story behind the formation of VUBenchMob.com

In this episode, we go into the world of officiating and with the help of a referee evaluator, learn more about some common myths sports fans have in regards to refereeing games (make-up calls, etc.) Big East play began for the men's and women's basketball team. The women's team tipped off a doubleheader at the Pavilion, then the men's team played against DePaul--who put the Wildcats on upset alert. (Not a joke.) Reactions to that and previews to their next opponents.

In this episode, we go into the world of officiating and with the help of a referee evaluator, learn more about some common myths sports fans have in regards to refereeing games (make-up calls, etc.) Big East play began for the men's and women's basketball team. The women's team tipped off a doubleheader at the Pavilion, then the men's team played against DePaul--who put the Wildcats on upset alert. (Not a joke.) Reactions to that and previews to their next opponents.

The men's and women's basketball teams will begin Big East play with a doubleheader at the Pavilion on Wednesday. We preview the women's game vs. Marquette that will start off the day at 12 p.m. and then the men's game vs. DePaul at 6:30 p.m. Get what you need to know for both games.

The men's and women's basketball teams will begin Big East play with a doubleheader at the Pavilion on Wednesday. We preview the women's game vs. Marquette that will start off the day at 12 p.m. and then the men's game vs. DePaul at 6:30 p.m. Get what you need to know for both games.

The University announced the passing of longtime professor and Faculty Athletics Representative Dan Regan. We discuss his impact and legacy at Villanova as a pioneer. The men's and women's basketball teams each played one more opponent on Wednesday night before starting Big East play, we recap those games.

The University announced the passing of longtime professor and Faculty Athletics Representative Dan Regan. We discuss his impact and legacy at Villanova as a pioneer. The men's and women's basketball teams each played one more opponent on Wednesday night before starting Big East play, we recap those games.

After a finals week hiatus, the men's and women's basketball teams are ready to return to the court. Both teams have Wednesday night games. The women's soccer team hired Chris McLain out of Ohio State, and it already feels like they're headed in a good direction. Billy Joel reps Villanova while performing at MSG. Tanoh Kpassagnon earns first team All-America honors, and we talk about our favorite Christmas movies and songs.

After a finals week hiatus, the men's and women's basketball teams are ready to return to the court. Both teams have Wednesday night games. The women's soccer team hired Chris McLain out of Ohio State, and it already feels like they're headed in a good direction. Billy Joel reps Villanova while performing at MSG. Tanoh Kpassagnon earns first team All-America honors, and we talk about our favorite Christmas movies and songs.

Josh Hart, Darryl Reynolds, and Kris Jenkins make history as the only Villanova players to go 16-0 vs. Big 5 opponents over their four years on the Main Line, after the Wildcats took down Temple on Tuesday night. Reactions to that, and to ESPN wondering why Villanova doesn't get enough credit. Also, Rollie Massimino picks up his 800th win as a collegiate head coach. Lastly, will the "4-and-grad" model of college basketball ever take over the "one-and-dones"?

Josh Hart, Darryl Reynolds, and Kris Jenkins make history as the only Villanova players to go 16-0 vs. Big 5 opponents over their four years on the Main Line, after the Wildcats took down Temple on Tuesday night. Reactions to that, and to ESPN wondering why Villanova doesn't get enough credit. Also, Rollie Massimino picks up his 800th win as a collegiate head coach. Lastly, will the "4-and-grad" model of college basketball ever take over the "one-and-dones"?

Villanova remains at the top spot, sitting at No. 1 after winning an intense NCAA Tournament-like game against Notre Dame. From Josh Hart's career day, to the other good, bad, happy, and sad moments of the game, the roller coaster of emotions are analyzed in the intense, comeback win pioneered by Hart taking control of the game. In Australia, Patrick Tiernan won the national title, giving him two championships in just under a month. Women's basketball faced off against Temple. Lastly, it's reading day, tips on how to make Finals Week a bit smoother.