Thursday’s Arizin: Maddy Siegrist to represent Team USA (Sept. 8)

Villanova’s Maddy Siegrist is doing big things again, this time getting a nod to represent Team USA at the FIBA 3x3 U-23 Nations League Final, which is scheduled for next week.

She was able to earn one of four roster spots and will be headed to compete in Romania.

Siegrist nearly averaged a double-double last season, putting up a whopping 25.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. This is another nice nod to add to her lengthy resume entering her senior season.

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Women's Basketball: Maddy Siegrist named to 3x3 U-23 Nations League Final Roster - Villanova University
She makes the final team of four and will travel to Romania later this month for the FIBA 3x3 U-23 Nations League Final, where the rest of the world will get a taste of Maddy Buckets.

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Three ‘Cats to Take Part in BIG EAST’S “Freshmen Fundamentals” - Villanova University
The freshmen trio of Mark Armstrong, Brendan Hausen and Cam Whitmore are set to partake in what has been a yearly tradition for the Big East.

Soccer: Big East Conference Tournaments to be Held in Maryland - Villanova University
Maryland SoccerPlex to host BIG EAST Women's and Men's Soccer Tournaments, after calls and recommendations to have the tournament at neutral sites.

No. 6 Villanova Football Prepares for LIU – The Villanovan
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