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Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Colors
Blue and white
School Mascot
The Wildcats, Will D. Cat
Men Playing Varsity Sports
288 - 9 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
248 - 7 %
College Prowler Take
One thing to be said about Villanova athletics is that the campus eats, sleeps, and breathes by the men’s basketball team. Steeped in tradition, basketball games are a guaranteed fun time, even if you don’t like sports in the slightest. Basketball is so celebrated that if the team wins a big game against one of its schools rivals, the players come back as heroes for a day. Football is a distant second. Since the program is Division I-AA, it attracts lesser-known opponents. The games to watch in football are against the University of Delaware, as well as whoever Villanova plays on Parents' Weekend and Alumni Weekend. But varsity sports are not the only outlet for students who want to stay in shape and have lots of fun doing it. Intramurals are big, and while most games don’t carry the intensity of a Final Four game, they are fun to watch and even more fun to play. Overall, they are a great way to stay in shape while hanging out with your friends and meeting new people. The athletics at Villanova are a source of entertainment and fun year-round. Students Speak Out
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Basketball is the thing! It’s...
Basketball is the thing! It’s funny, because the football team is very good, but they don’t get the same recognition. Basketball games are tons of fun. The student section is ridiculous—always rowdy. I recommend attending at least one basketball game (men’s and women’s teams) during your Villanova career. |
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Sports are big, but not too big....
Sports are big, but not too big. You have a following for basketball and football, enough to where it is a good time to go to the games. |
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Basketball is very popular, and...
Basketball is very popular, and the games are tons of fun. |
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The big varsity sports such as...
The big varsity sports such as football, and especially basketball, attract a ton of people to games. For basketball, they lottery out tickets so that everyone gets a fair chance to attend the games. Intramural sports are pretty big, as well. I have played on intramural basketball and softball, and it’s a good way to get out and just have some fun. |
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The basketball games are fun to go...
The basketball games are fun to go to, because our basketball team is semi-competitive. The football games aren’t that great. Intramural sports are pretty popular—most dorms send a few teams for each sport. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- 5K race
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball (court, sand)
- Wiffleball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Curling
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Judo
- Karate
- Lacrosse
- Roller hockey
- Running
- Sailing
- Skateboarding
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo (men’s)
Gyms and Facilities
- Alumni Hall
- Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Facility - This state-of-the-art facility has fitness equipment for student use on the third floor.
- Jake Nevin Field House - This arena is home to the volleyball team and the intramural program.
- Pavilion - Home to the men's and women's basketball programs.
- Pavilion Swimming Center - This complex features a 10-lane pool and diving boards.
- St. Mary’s - There's indoor basketball and volleyball courts, as well as a pool here.
- Villanova Stadium and Jumbo Elliott Track - The football, field hockey, lacrosse, and track and field teams have home games and meets here.
Athletic Fields
Mendel Field, Villanova Sports Complex, Villanova Stadium
Getting Tickets
Getting tickets to athletic events at Villanova varies from sport to sport. Most sporting events are available to students free of charge, and tickets don’t have to be reserved or requested ahead of time. Men’s basketball is the exception. The men’s basketball team draws thousands of students and fans referred to as the “Nova Nation,” so due to its huge popularity, tickets are distributed to students through a lottery system. The lottery is done online—students receive e-mails about open sets of games, then use their student ID and a pin number to enter the lottery.
Most Popular Sports
For varsity sports, it's definitely men's basketball. Club and intramural sports are also really popular and well respected at Villanova. The most popular seem to be soccer, basketball, tennis, and lacrosse, but most sports are represented.
Most Overlooked Teams
Football, women’s basketball, and pretty much everything besides men’s basketball
Best Place to Take a Walk
Anywhere on campus is beautiful, especially the area around the quad, Connelly Center, and the Oreo.
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