Villanova Wildcats
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The Villanova Wildcats are the athletic teams of Villanova University in Pennsylvania. They compete in the Big East Conference (NCAA Division I) for every sport. They compete in the Colonial Athletic Association (Football Championship Subdivision, formerly Division I-AA, for football only.
Men's Basketball
| First Season |
|---|
| 1920-21 |
| Team History |
| Villanova Wildcats (1920-present) |
| Conference |
| Big East Conference (1980-present) Eastern Athletic Association (1977-80) Eastern Collegiate Basketball League (1976-77) Independent (1920-76) |
| Venue |
| William B. Finneran Pavilion (1986-2017, 2018-present) Wells Fargo Center (alternate; 1996-present) Jake Nevin Field House (1932-86) |
| Key People |
| Players • Coaches |
Programs by season
1930s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-39 | |||
| December 29, 1938 | vs. Illinois | Philadelphia Convention Hall | |
1940s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-41 | |||
| February 19, 1941 | vs. Loyola | Jake Nevin Field House | |
1970s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-71 | |||
| March 25 & 27, 1971 | vs. Western Kentucky & UCLA | Astrodome | |
1980s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-84 | |||
| January 7, 1984 | vs. Boston College | Palestra | |
| 1984-85 | |||
| March 30 & April 1, 1985 | vs. Memphis State & Georgetown | Rupp Arena | |
2000s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | |||
| February 18, 2004 | vs. Virginia Tech | Wells Fargo Center | |
Media guides and yearbooks by season
Media guides
| 1970s | 1978-79 |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 1994-95 |
| Big East Conference (2013-present) | |
|---|---|
| Full members | Butler Bulldogs • Creighton Bluejays • DePaul Blue Demons • Georgetown Hoyas • Marquette Golden Eagles • Providence Friars • St. John's Red Storm • Seton Hall Pirates • UConn Huskies • Villanova Wildcats • Xavier Musketeers |
| Venues | Amica Mutual Pavilion • Fiserv Forum • Harry A. Gampel Pavilion • Hinkle Fieldhouse • XL Center |
| Related | Big East Conference (1979-2013) |
