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Villanova hosts La Salle after Royal's 22-point game

Villanova hosts the La Salle Explorers after Devin Royal scored 22 points in Villanova's 95-66 win against the Holy Cross Crusaders

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Devin Royal scores 22 to propel Villanova to 95-66 romp over Holy Cross

Devin Royal had 22 points to lead Villanova to a 95-66 victory over Holy Cross

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nico Onyekwere - Impressive during debut Onyekwere (not injury related) played during Villanova's 95-66 win against Holy Cross. He logged four points (2-2 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks.

Impact Onyekwere only missed time because he did not get a visa in time for Villanova's regular-season opener in Italy. The team is back stateside, so playing against Holy Cross was no problem. Onyekwere showed big-man prowess with seven rebounds and two blocks, and the question is whether he can replicate that continually this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Darryl Simmons II - Not starting vs. Holy Cross Simmons won't get the start Friday night against Holy Cross.

Impact Simmons got the start in the loss to Notre Dame in Rome and notched five points, one rebound, three assists and two turnovers across 14 minutes. However, he's been replaced by Elijah Crawford in Villanova's starting lineup, who scored 12 points, three boards, five assists and three steals in the loss to the Fighting Irish.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kwame Evans Jr. - Not playing Friday Evans won't be available for Friday's game against Holy Cross, according to Jeff Neiburg of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Impact Evans was seen in street clothes during warmups. His absence means Villanova would be without a steady frontcourt piece after he previously dealt with a leg injury in the preseason. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against La Salle.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hannah Hidalgo shows NFL-like skills and Notre Dame beats Villanova in women's hoops opener in Rome

Notre Dame senior Hannah Hidalgo showed why she’s a preseason All-American in the opening game of the women’s college basketball season on in Rome

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Irish Edge Wildcats: Notre Dame Outlasts Villanova 74–72 in Season Opener In Rome

Brady Koehler scored key baskets down the stretch and Notre Dame made a late comeback after trailing for most of the second half to beat Vil...

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Irish Edge Wildcats: Notre Dame Outlasts Villanova 74–72 in Season Opener In Rome

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Villanova Wildcats Highlights | Eternal City Tip-Off

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Villanova Wildcats Highlights | Eternal City Tip-Off

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Elijah Crawford lobs it up to Luigi Suigo for an alley-oop, extending Villanova's lead over Notre Dame

Elijah Crawford lobs it up to Luigi Suigo for an alley-oop, extending Villanova's lead over Notre Dame

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

First flagrant foul of the College Basketball season. Do you agree with this call?

First flagrant foul of the College Basketball season. Do you agree with this call?

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Kwame Evans Jr. - Available against Notre Dame Evans (leg) is available for Sunday's game against Notre Dame, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact As expected, just before Villanova's regular-season opener with Notre Dame, Evans was able to heal up from a leg injury that affected him in October. Because the senior did not play all three of Villanova's preseason games last month, how much of an immediate impact he makes will be difficult to gauge. Still, a big one is expected after Evans transferred from fellow Power Conference team Oregon following a 30-start season in which he averaged 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dribbles, Photos And Jokes: Pope Visits With Teams Ahead Of Eternal City Tip-Off

Pope Leo XIV tried to stay neutral between Villanova and Notre Dame, but his former self had a clear rooting interest ahead of their Rome do...

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Dribbles, Photos And Jokes: Pope Visits With Teams Ahead Of Eternal City Tip-Off

Nico Onyekwere - Unable to travel with team Onyekwere was unable to travel with the team to Rome so he's out for Sunday's game versus Notre Dame, Griffin Floyd of Philadelphia Sports Now reports.

Impact Onyekwere had an issue with his visa that prevented him from traveling, forcing him to miss the season opener. He'll be back available Friday versus Holy Cross.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kwame Evans Jr. - Expected to play Sunday Evans (leg) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus Notre Dame, Jeff Neiburg of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Evans missed three exhibition games due to a leg injury, but he's expected to suit up for the season opener versus Notre Dame in Rome. Evans is coming off a productive season with Oregon where he averaged 13.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks across 30 starts. He's expected to play an important role for his new school this season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova, Notre Dame Men's College Basketball: All-Time Starting 5

Here are the all-time starting lineups in Villanova and Notre Dame's men's basketball history.

OCTOBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova, Notre Dame Men's College Basketball: All-Time Starting 5

Coaching Changes That Will Impact The 2026-27 Men's College Basketball Season

Here's a look at the coaching changes that could have a major impact on the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.

OCTOBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Coaching Changes That Will Impact The 2026-27 Men's College Basketball Season

Inside Villanova And Notre Dame's 'Once-In-An-Eternity' Basketball Games In Rome

FOX Sports’ Ben Portnoy tells the story behind a once-in-an-eternity college basketball doubleheader between Villanova and Notre Dame in Rom...

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

Inside Villanova And Notre Dame's 'Once-In-An-Eternity' Basketball Games In Rome

Meet the Italian Wemby: Villanova freshman Luigi Suigo faces tall task of living up to early hype

Villanova freshman Luigi Suigo, nicknamed the “Italian Wemby,” wants to clarify he never compared himself to Victor Wembanyama

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

10 Most Historic Venues To Host A Men's College Basketball Ahead Of Rome Opener

Here are the most historic venues to host a college basketball game.

OCTOBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

10 Most Historic Venues To Host A Men's College Basketball Ahead Of Rome Opener

Villanova touches down in Rome for college basketball season opener and papal audience

It hit Villanova coach Kevin Willard early Thursday morning when he got off the charter flight that carried the university’s men’s and women’s teams to Rome for Sunday’s season-ope...

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Kwame Evans Jr. - Could play in season opener Evans (leg) was a participant in practice and seems to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season, per Jeff Neiburg of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Impact Evans had previously missed the team's exhibition slate due to a leg injury suffered during the offseason, but appears to be getting close to a return. The 6-foot-10 senior joined the Wildcats in the offseason after transferring in from Oregon, where he averaged 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds a year ago. He has not been officially made available for the start of the season, so his status will be worth keeping an eye on moving forward.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

UConn is again the team to beat in the Big East. Rick Pitino has St. John's chasing the top spot

UConn is again the team to beat in the Big East as it chases its third national title in five years

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Bill Raftery might have 'a little kiss' for the pope's ring at college hoops season opener in Rome

Bill Raftery is gearing up for his first college basketball broadcast of the season, and it’s a special one

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Villanova relies on 'power of the pope' going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame

Villanova's basketball teams are set to open their season in Italy with a doubleheader against Notre Dame

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Villanova Embracing 'Pope Leo Effect' Before Season-Opening Eternal City Tip-Off

Villanova University is deepening its ties to the Vatican, thanks to its famous alumnus, Pope Leo, and will open its basketball seasons ther...

OCTOBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Villanova Embracing 'Pope Leo Effect' Before Season-Opening Eternal City Tip-Off