Matt Hodge - College Basketball News & Rumors

Returning to Villanova Hodge (knee) will return to Villanova in the 2026, the program announced.

Impact Hodge missed the final four games of Villanova's season after undergoing knee surgery, but the freshman big man will return to the Wildcats after a productive first year of college ball in which he started all 29 games for which he was available and averaged 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Villanova, adjusting without Matt Hodge, ends regular season vs. Xavier Deadspin | Villanova, adjusting without Matt Hodge, ends regular season vs. Xavier

MARCH 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Undergoes knee surgery Hodge (knee) announced via social media that he has undergone knee surgery to repair his ACL.

Impact Hodge sufferd an ACL injury late in the season and will now set his focus on preparing for next year. He closes out the year averaging 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds across 29 starts.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova loses starting forward Matt Hodge to devastating injury | Sporting News The Wildcats will be without a top contributor.

MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tears ACL Saturday Hodge suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the second half of Saturday's 89-57 loss to St. John's, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Hodge's season will effectively end now that the no-contact lower right leg injury has been confirmed as an ACL tear. The 6-foot-8 forward had started all 29 games for the Wildcats in his freshman season, averaging 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds across 27.6 minutes per game. He'll now look to make a return for next season, but it's unknown what his timeline looks like. Sophomore Malachi Palmer is the top candidate to fill into the starting lineup for the remainder of Villanova's season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers non-contact injury Hodge suffered a non-contact lower right leg injury early in the second half of Villanova's loss to St. John's on Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Hodge had started all 29 games for the Wildcats in his freshman season, averaging 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds across 27.6 mpg. While no official report from the team has been released yet, speculation has been rampant that the injury could be season-ending, which is a big blow to Villanova's postseason outlook. In the short-term, look for Malachi Palmer to get more run at power forward.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Zuby Ejiofor has triple-double as No. 15 St. John's bounces back with 89-57 rout of Villanova

Zuby Ejiofor had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and No. 15 St. John’s bounced back from an embarrassing loss by blitzing Villanova 89-57...

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Villanova starting forward Matt Hodge injured against No. 15 St. John's

Villanova starting forward Matt Hodge injured his right leg Saturday night against No. 15 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

No. 5 UConn Bounces Back From Loss to Beat Villanova

The UConn Huskies rebounded from an upset loss to beat Villanova on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS

No. 5 UConn Bounces Back From Loss to Beat Villanova

Solid in Tuesday's win Hodge notched 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 92-89 OT victory over Xavier.

Impact Hodge put together a solid performance Tuesday as he scored 10 points and hit two three-pointers in the overtime victory. He also grabbed six rebounds (two offensive), his most since Dec. 31. The freshman is now averaging 9.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game this season, solid numbers for the clear fifth option in the starting five.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 versus Marquette Hodge posted 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 77-74 victory over Marquette.

Impact Hodge has a solid performance Tuesday, scoring 13 points in the close win over Marquette. He hit three triples and made five of eight shots from the field, but he missed all three of his free throw attempts. He added four rebounds, one assist and one steal in his 24th consecutive start.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Hoops Spotlight: Rebuilding, Villanova Eyes NCAA Tournament Berth

Villanova nearly taking down UConn showed the Wildcats' growth this season, writes FOX Sports' Michael Cohen.

JANUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Hoops Spotlight: Rebuilding, Villanova Eyes NCAA Tournament Berth

Ball, Karaban help No. 2 UConn rally past visiting Villanova 75-67 in overtime

Solo Ball had 24 points, including a key 3-pointer in overtime, and Alex Karaban had all of his 17 after halftime as No. 2 UConn beat Villanova 75-67 on Saturday

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Villanova visits Providence following Vaaks' 21-point showing

Providence hosts the Villanova Wildcats after Stefan Vaaks scored 21 points in Providence's 97-84 loss to the Xavier Musketeers

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Scores 14 Saturday Hodge registered 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 76-73 win over Marquette.

Impact Hodge put together a solid and efficient performance Saturday, scoring 14 points on just seven shots from the field. He was able to do that because he hit four of his six shots from beyond the arc, his third time this season hitting four threes. He also recorded five rebounds, one steal and one block as he led the Wildcats to a bounce back victory on the road.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis scores 20, Villanova defeats Marquette 76-73

Led by Acaden Lewis' 20 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 76-73 on Saturday

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Lindsay scores 18, Villanova downs Butler 85-67

Led by Bryce Lindsay's 18 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Butler Bulldogs 85-67

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Drops 17 points in win Hodge amassed 17 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds over 36 minutes during Saturday's 85-67 win over Butler.

Impact Hodge has seen up-and-down scoring totals as of late, but he was extremely efficient in the Wildcats' win over the Bulldogs. The freshman forward tied his second-highest points of the year, and he also tied his season-high of four three-pointers. He'll look to stay hot this Wednesday against Creighton after starting in every game for the Wildcats so far this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova turns back Seton Hall 64-56 in Wildcats' Big East Conference opener

Acaden Lewis had 16 points and Villanova beat Seton Hall 64-56 in the Wildcats’ Big East Conference opener

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Perkins scores 19, Brennan has double-double as Villanova holds off Wisconsin 76-66 in overtime

Tyler Perkins scored 19 points, Duke Brennan posted a double-double, and Villanova held off a second-half comeback from Wisconsin to win 76-66 in overtime on Friday night

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Villanova wins 89-75 over Old Dominion

Led by Tyler Perkins' 21 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 89-75 on Tuesday

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Villanova hosts Old Dominion after Battle's 21-point game

Old Dominion visits the Villanova Wildcats after Jordan Battle scored 21 points in the Monarchs' 75-71 loss to the Drexel Dragons

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 17 in win Hodge finished with 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 70-55 victory over La Salle.

Impact Hodge led the team in scoring during Wednesday's win, his third game this season with at least 15 points. He was very efficient as he hit seven of his nine field goals, including three of five three-pointers. He also grabbed three rebounds in his fifth consecutive game, a number that may stay low considering his front court running mate Duke Brennan leads the nation in rebounding. It's been a strong start to Hodge's collegiate career, and he will look to keep the momentum going Tuesday versus Old Dominion.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova earns 70-55 win over La Salle

Led by Matthew Hodge's 17 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the La Salle Explorers 70-55 on Wednesday

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Caden Lewis scores 19 to propel Villanova over Duquesne 87-77

Led by Acaden Lewis' 19 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Duquesne Dukes 87-77

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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