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Happy Wednesday Nova Nation! It’s always great to come off a victory, but being in “The Finn” last night has me extra-energized. Whatever advantage Nova had in the old Pavilion, double it. The new place really has raised the intensity level and gets you psyched for the game.
Villanova added its current win streak from last season to 12 games. The school record for streaks spanning seasons is 15, from the 1950 and ‘51 seasons. To break it, Villanova will have to win its next four games against Quinnipiac, Michigan, Furman, and Canisius. Their overall Home winning streak stands at 4, while the streak at the Pavilion is now up to 2.
For anyone that wanted more from the new arena, it’s time to let those sentiments go. It can’t be changed now and won’t be changing anytime soon. But what we did get is an amazing place to watch a college basketball game, along with a living shrine to Villanova Basketball. Even if you can’t catch a game there, you should swing by just to see the history on display in the concourse. I’ve never been more proud to be a fan of this program that just walking around and seeing it all there, laid out in front of me. Villanova is going to win A LOT of games in this place, and last night was the start of that.
In other “news”, the Sixers WILL regret trading Bridges, Ashley Howard’s first game spoiled by Temple, and Andrew Jones is BACK! Enjoy!
Villanova opens renovated arena by beating Morgan State, 100-77 | The Inquirer
With four new freshmen, the ninth-ranked Wildcats played a number of different combinations against an up-tempo Morgan State team that pressed the entire game.
Villanova opens national title defense with win over Morgan State at refurbished Pavillion | NBC Sports Philadelphia
Villanova opened its national title defense on Tuesday night with a 100-77 win over Morgan State in the refurbished Pavillion.
Morgan State vs. Villanova - Game Recap | ESPN
Get a recap of the Morgan State Bears vs. Villanova Wildcats basketball game.
Villanova Unveils Totally Redesigned Basketball Team, Arena As Title Defense Begins Tuesday | CBS Philly
Villanova has undergone drastic changes this offseason, both on the court and the court itself.
College basketball power rankings | ESPN
How good was Duke against Kentucky? Dominating enough to move to the top of our power rankings.
Evidence mounting that Sixers made a mistake trading Mikal Bridges | Sixers Wire
The Philadelphia 76ers' polarizing move to trade Mikal Bridges on draft night is looking more and more like a monumental mistake.
College Basketball Betting Nuggets to Know | ESPN
The betting public loves Duke to win the title. Villanova is 93-56-1 ATS over the past five seasons. Here are all the CBB betting nuggets to know.
VIDEO: Texas guard Andrew Jones makes return to college basketball | NBC Sports
Jones has battled leukemia since January.
Temple beats La Salle in basketball opener, spoils Ashley Howard’s debut | The Inquirer
Temple entered the game leading the series 76-42.
Georgetown won its opener, and Mac McClung's dunking skills are as good as advertised | NBC Sports Washington
Highly-touted freshman Mac McClung is already throwing down highlight-reel slams for the Hoyas. Georgetown beat Maryland-Eastern Shore, but that's hardly the story.