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Happy Tuesday Nova Nation! It’s a big day for Villanova as the university is now several hours into 1842 Day, Villanova’s annual day of giving. If you’d like to give back to Villanova, you can click here to see how.
As a reward, I figured I’d round up the crazy amount of news that came out yesterday all across Villanova Twitter. Buckle in, there’s a bunch!
Villanova visiting Devin Askew today!
Arizona’s Sean Miller & Louisville’s Chris Mack were in today for top-10 junior Devin Askew; Villanova is expected in tomorrow, a source tells @Rivals @MarkEnnis @MattGOAZCATS https://t.co/WtzdDKeNpX
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) September 17, 2019
Askew is the top point guard on Villanova’s wish list for 2020 or 2021, and it’ll be a big two weeks of recruiting as he’ll be following today’s meeting with a visit to Nova’s campus on October 4th. More on this in our 2021 Big Board article.
Villanova Football Ranked #18
HALF of #CAAFB ranked in both National Polls!!!@JMUFootball @Towson_FB @BlackBearsFB @NovaFootball @DelawareFB @ElonFootball @FCS_STATS @WeAreAFCA pic.twitter.com/5QiRIgeKtn
— CAA Football (@CAAFootball) September 16, 2019
The Wildcats are 3-0 to start the season for the first time in 10 years! But that streak will be put to the test this Saturday in their first CAA game of the season when they travel to #5 Towson. Go Cats GO!
New and Improved Tailgaiting
Introducing 2019 #NovaFB tailgating options!
— Villanova Football (@NovaFootball) September 16, 2019
Secure your spot today:https://t.co/bq63XfZsLi pic.twitter.com/MLNAgHX7Ng
No longer will Wildcat fans be kept off in a side parking lot! I mean, that’s still an option, but now there are other ways to kick off your day at the game as well!
Happy Belated Birthday Brandon Slater
Happy Birthday @jbrandonslater pic.twitter.com/vQccuIvEXN
— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) September 14, 2019
The rising Sophomore celebrated his birthday over the weekend! Word on the street is that he’s going to play a much bigger role this year as he’s looked impressive all summer. College Basketball practices officially start one week from today!
Darryl Reynolds Co-Hosts 1842 Day!
24 hours. One Nova Nation. Today is the day!
— Villanova University (@VillanovaU) September 17, 2019
We need 6,000 donors to create a lasting impact for years to come. Let’s do this, Nova Nation! #1842Dayhttps://t.co/LuGXEk9Xrn pic.twitter.com/urx0TggcuW
Your #1842Day hosts are ready to kick things off tomorrow. Tune in all day tomorrow to see how your support ignites change in our community!@dreythedirector@LaurenDuganTV pic.twitter.com/K5YJTQ18LD
— Villanova University (@VillanovaU) September 16, 2019
Be sure to check in all day with Darryl Reynolds as he and fellow Wildcat Lauren Dugan check in around campus with everything you need to know about Villanova’s day of giving. Here’s more info on how to give today.
In other “news”, big things expected of Villanova Basketball in 2019-20, big honors for members of the field hockey team, and big respect for Tony Bennett. Enjoy!
Villanova Basketball
50 days from opening night of college basketball: 50 things to get you ready for the 2019-20 season | CBSSports.com
Matt Norlander provides a hearty info-drop on a lot of the big-picture items to know heading into 2019-20
Villanova Football
2019 Villanova Football Tailgating Options | Villanova University Athletics
2019 VILLANOVA FOOTBALL TAILGATING GUIDELINES & RULES
Pivotal wins change the STATS FCS Top 25 | STATS FCS Football
Two days after there were a number of high-profile matchups, some of the winning teams were rewarded Monday in the STATS FCS Top 25, the national media poll.
Nation's Best Six CAA Football Teams Ranked In Latest FCS Top 25 Polls | Flo Football
CAA Football tops all FCS conferences with six nationally ranked teams in the latest STATS and AFCA Top 25 polls that were released on Monday.
NBA Wildcats
New Orleans Pelicans need Josh Hart to improve as spacer, shooter | Pelican Debrief
Entering his third year of NBA action, Josh Hart could benefit by becoming a better scoring threat and a floor spacer for their second unit.
Villanova Athletics
Sydnor named BIG EAST Offensive Player of The Week, McGinley named to Honor Roll | Villanova University Athletics
Senior forward Lydia Sydnor was named the BIG EAST's Offensive Player of the Week. In Villanova's first game of the weekend on Friday against Wagner, Sydnor had
Successful Weekend for Wildcats in 9th Annual Villanova Invitational | Villanova University Athletics
From Friday to Sunday, the Villanova Men's Tennis Team hosted the 9th annual Villanova Invitational, winning all but two of its 12 matchups.
Villanova Adjacent
Lower Merion rejects school district's plan for playing fields in Villanova | Mainlinetimes
LOWER MERION — Lower Merion school officials are being asked to go back to the drawing board after their plans for playing fields in Villanova were rejected.
College Basketball
Virginia's Tony Bennett declines raise in new deal to help program | SI.com
Bennett extended his contract with Virginia but asked that the extra money he was offered be donated to the program.