State of the Nova Nation

There might have been a lot of chaos and carnage throughout the opening weekend of the 2018 NCAA Tournament, but the Villanova Wildcats were able to avoid the madness. They enjoyed convincing wins over the Radford Highlanders and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Now, the 'Cats are headed for their second Sweet 16 in three years. Unfortunately, there won't be any other Big East teams joining them this year, as the five other Big East squads were eliminated in the first weekend. We pour one out for them and react to the weekend that was. Meanwhile, the Villanova women's basketball team participated in its first NCAA Tournament since 2013. Although it couldn't move onto the Sweet 16, Villanova was able to get its first NCAA Tournament win since 2004.

There might have been a lot of chaos and carnage throughout the opening weekend of the 2018 NCAA Tournament, but the Villanova Wildcats were able to avoid the madness. They enjoyed convincing wins over the Radford Highlanders and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Now, the 'Cats are headed for their second Sweet 16 in three years. Unfortunately, there won't be any other Big East teams joining them this year, as the five other Big East squads were eliminated in the first weekend. We pour one out for them and react to the weekend that was. Meanwhile, the Villanova women's basketball team participated in its first NCAA Tournament since 2013. Although it couldn't move onto the Sweet 16, Villanova was able to get its first NCAA Tournament win since 2004.

The opening round is finally here and both then men's and women's Villanova Wildcats basketball teams will be participating in the madness. This episode is shorter than usual and dives into the opponents both teams may face. The No. 1-seeded men's team will take on the Radford Highlanders to begin tourney play. After that, they'll go up against the winner between an 8/9 matchup of the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Meanwhile, the women's team is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. They'll be taking on 8-seed and Summit League Champion South Dakota State to start. Should they advance, they will likely take on one-seed Notre Dame.

The opening round is finally here and both then men's and women's Villanova Wildcats basketball teams will be participating in the madness. This episode is shorter than usual and dives into the opponents both teams may face. The No. 1-seeded men's team will take on the Radford Highlanders to begin tourney play. After that, they'll go up against the winner between an 8/9 matchup of the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Meanwhile, the women's team is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. They'll be taking on 8-seed and Summit League Champion South Dakota State to start. Should they advance, they will likely take on one-seed Notre Dame.

The NCAA Tournament Field of 68 is set. The madness before the madness is here, with brackets being filled out left and right. The Villanova Wildcats are the top-seed in the East region, and they will begin their journey in Pittsburgh--against the winner of First Four play-in game between Radford and LIU Brooklyn. Do they have the best draw out of the other one seeds? Any cause for concern in the Round of 32? How many Big East teams will advance to the second weekend? Bracket dissection, as well as talks about Villanova's third Big East Tournament title in four years, in this episode. Catherine Ryan joins the show for this postseason episode.

The NCAA Tournament Field of 68 is set. The madness before the madness is here, with brackets being filled out left and right. The Villanova Wildcats are the top-seed in the East region, and they will begin their journey in Pittsburgh--against the winner of First Four play-in game between Radford and LIU Brooklyn. Do they have the best draw out of the other one seeds? Any cause for concern in the Round of 32? How many Big East teams will advance to the second weekend? Bracket dissection, as well as talks about Villanova's third Big East Tournament title in four years, in this episode. Catherine Ryan joins the show for this postseason episode.

The women's basketball team was bounced out of the quarterfinals by those pesky Georgetown Hoyas. The Wildcats will wait in anticipation for the Selection Show, where they will find out their fate. As for the men's team, the Villanova Wildcats wrapped up their regular season with a one-sided win against Georgetown. As we wrap up the regular season and prepare for the Big East Tournament, the days in-between have been filled with various conference awards and accolades. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Omari Spellman landed on all-conference teams. Donte DiVincenzo won Sixth Man of the Year. We look ahead to the Big East Tournament and offer a few predictions. Is this the year where we finally see the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds duke it out in the finals for a Big East title? Can Villanova make it three championships in four years?

The women's basketball team was bounced out of the quarterfinals by those pesky Georgetown Hoyas. The Wildcats will wait in anticipation for the Selection Show, where they will find out their fate. As for the men's team, the Villanova Wildcats wrapped up their regular season with a one-sided win against Georgetown. As we wrap up the regular season and prepare for the Big East Tournament, the days in-between have been filled with various conference awards and accolades. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Omari Spellman landed on all-conference teams. Donte DiVincenzo won Sixth Man of the Year. We look ahead to the Big East Tournament and offer a few predictions. Is this the year where we finally see the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds duke it out in the finals for a Big East title? Can Villanova make it three championships in four years?

It wasn't pretty, and it needed overtime, but the Villanova Wildcats were able to survive the relentless Seton Hall Pirates at the Prudential Center on Wednesday. Defense, Mikal Bridges, and a Jalen Brunson--that finally showed up for the final nine minutes of action--saved the day. Now the 'Cats will prepare for one last regular season game before beginning post-season play. Meanwhile, the women's basketball team is ready to tip-off the Big East Tournament in Chicago, but first--there were some awards. Mary Gedaka wins the Sixth Woman of the Year award, while she and Alex Louin also got some All-Big East honors. Harry Perretta shared the Big East Coach of the Year award.

It wasn't pretty, and it needed overtime, but the Villanova Wildcats were able to survive the relentless Seton Hall Pirates at the Prudential Center on Wednesday. Defense, Mikal Bridges, and a Jalen Brunson--that finally showed up for the final nine minutes of action--saved the day. Now the 'Cats will prepare for one last regular season game before beginning post-season play. Meanwhile, the women's basketball team is ready to tip-off the Big East Tournament in Chicago, but first--there were some awards. Mary Gedaka wins the Sixth Woman of the Year award, while she and Alex Louin also got some All-Big East honors. Harry Perretta shared the Big East Coach of the Year award.

The Villanova Wildcats lost for the third time in six games. Is this rut something that can be left behind in February? Is there cause for concern after the Creighton Bluejays took one in the closing minutes of the game and eventually in overtime? Women's basketball finished up its regular season, taking down Providence and Creighton in a crucial game for the three-seed in the Big East Tournament. Now the Lady 'Cats will prepare for the Big East Tournament against sixth-seeded Georgetown. The women's swim team won its fifth-straight Big East title over the weekend, and Darby Goodwin was named Swimmer of the Year for the third time in a row. A Yahoo Report came out just as we signed off the airwaves on Friday, and we address that and why there's no reason to panic.

The Villanova Wildcats lost for the third time in six games. Is this rut something that can be left behind in February? Is there cause for concern after the Creighton Bluejays took one in the closing minutes of the game and eventually in overtime? Women's basketball finished up its regular season, taking down Providence and Creighton in a crucial game for the three-seed in the Big East Tournament. Now the Lady 'Cats will prepare for the Big East Tournament against sixth-seeded Georgetown. The women's swim team won its fifth-straight Big East title over the weekend, and Darby Goodwin was named Swimmer of the Year for the third time in a row. A Yahoo Report came out just as we signed off the airwaves on Friday, and we address that and why there's no reason to panic.

The Villanova Wildcats celebrated their Senior Night with a lopsided win over the DePaul Blue Demons. Mikal Bridges has a standout performance to lead a bunch of 'Cats in double figures. Tom Leibig hits a stepback J on two defenders, the Bench Mob is celebrated, and Phil Booth returns. He looked solid in his first game back since fracturing his hand, tallying 14 points. The men's basketball team has three games left, while the women's team will wrap up the regular season this weekend with two home games and its Senior Day. The Lady 'Cats prepare for Providence and a tough Creighton team. Alumnus Ryan Arcidiacono has a triple-double for the Windy City Bulls, and we answer your Twitter questions.

The Villanova Wildcats celebrated their Senior Night with a lopsided win over the DePaul Blue Demons. Mikal Bridges has a standout performance to lead a bunch of 'Cats in double figures. Tom Leibig hits a stepback J on two defenders, the Bench Mob is celebrated, and Phil Booth returns. He looked solid in his first game back since fracturing his hand, tallying 14 points. The men's basketball team has three games left, while the women's team will wrap up the regular season this weekend with two home games and its Senior Day. The Lady 'Cats prepare for Providence and a tough Creighton team. Alumnus Ryan Arcidiacono has a triple-double for the Windy City Bulls, and we answer your Twitter questions.

The Villanova Wildcats were sizzling hot in Cincinnati, where they took on the Xavier Musketeers for the second time this season. Donte DiVincenzo lit up the Cintas Center with a near-triple double performance. The Wildcats left little doubt (outside of a second half Xavier run) in a dominant performance on the road. Meanwhile, the Lady 'Cats completed their final road trip of the season, going against the top two teams in the conference: DePaul and Marquette. On Wednesday, we're gearing up for Senior Night and a possible Phil Booth return. We also answer your Twitter questions, like which Wildcat would medal in the Winter Olympics?