Vu Hoops: For Villanova Wildcats Fans

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code "VUHOOPS" at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Pat is joined by VU Hoops senior writer and editor Brendan Reilly (@BrendanReilly37) to discuss Villanova's disjointed win over the Georgetown Hoyas on senior day. The duo center their discussion around what needs to be cleaned up for the Wildcats as they continue their journey toward March. They then take a look ahead to the game against UConn to break down what they'll be watching for on Tuesday night. With the selection committee's release of their late season bracket preview from over the weekend, Patrick and Brendan react to Villanova's projected landing spot as a 3 seed in the East and how they think it will end up. The episode then concludes with a debate about Nova's biggest rivals and a whiparound the Big East. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

Pat recaps Villanova's thrilling 89-84 victory at the Dunk against the Providence Friars. He discusses the implications of Nova's win and how the Big East regular season title race will be impacted. The show expands on Collin Gillespie's monumental 33 point performance, the Wildcats' ability to hit from beyond the arc as well as how Villanova was able to close out the Friars. Other topics include Brandon Slater's resurgence, what the Friars should have done more of, a look ahead to Georgetown plus a whiparound the Big East and finally answering your questions. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat breaks down the nail-biting win over the Seton Hall Pirates this past weekend at the Wells Fargo Center. He focuses on Villanova's successful comeback and close out in the final ten minutes, something that this Villanova team has struggled with throughout the season. He also keys in on Seton Hall's defensive gameplan, Nova's ability to score in the paint and the impact made by Jermaine Samuels. The show then turns to get you ready for Tuesday's showdown against the Providence Friars and a look back at a wild weekend in the Big East before closing out with some questions. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat is joined by Eugene Rapay to review Villanova's nail-biting 75-69 win over Saint John's at Madison Square Garden after shouting out the Women's huge victory over UConn. The duo reflects what went wrong in the final four minutes which led to the Johnnies cutting a 20 point deficit to 3 before discussing the impact of injured guards Collin Gillespie and Justin Moore. Eugene and Pat then analyze the contributions made by Eric Dixon and Brandon Slater before questioning the bench minutes distribution. The show then closes will a look to Saturday's matchup with Seton Hall at Wells Fargo and your questions in our weekly mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat is joined by Eugene Rapay to take a look back at Villanova's 85-74 win against UConn at Wells Fargo Center. The two discuss Eric Dixon's dominance in the absence of Justin Moore, the implications of Collin Gillespie's injury, and the impact made by Caleb Daniels and Chris Arcidiacono. They also explore what went wrong for the Huskies and where they go from here. The hosts then preview the upcoming St. John's game before closing with a whip around the Big East. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat recap's Villanova's 73-62 win over Saint John's this past weekend at the Finneran Pavilion. He breaks down how a change in gameplan helped lead the Wildcats to their victory and keys in on the defensive performances that held the Red Storm to just 62 points. He also analyzes the impact of the bench, Brandon Slater's ankle and Collin Gillespie's efficiency on the way to the victory. With huge games against Marquette and Connecticut looming, he tees up some things to watch during a vital stretch for the 'Cats. The show then closes by ranking the best Villanova jerseys. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's strong closing performance against DePaul from Tuesday night. The duo discuss Bryan Antoine and Jordan Longino's strong offensive performances and preview how St. John's tempo might disrupt Villanova's win streak. Lastly, Emma and Pat answer a fun bunch of listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat are joined by Villanova basketball legend Allan Ray (2002-2006). Allan discusses his playing days in the Big East and answers the pressing questions from this season including, who is Villanova's X factor? Is lack of focus a problem for this team? What teams should Nova be scared of in the Big East? Then, Emma and Pat recap the Georgetown win from over the weekend and preview this week's match-up against DePaul. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a review and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat record a game recap of Marquette's victory over Villanova at the Finn, 57-54. The duo discuss Marquette's havoc defense, 'Nova's inability to score and question whether bench depth has once again become an issue for Jay Wright's squad. Then, Pat recounts Josh Hart's jersey retirement ceremony and they answer mailbag questions. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @ SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat break down 'Nova's 40-point win over Butler on Sunday afternoon. They discuss Jermaine Samuels' offensive improvement and the team's defensive progress. Then, the duo answer three important questions at this point in the season. 1) Is Eric Dixon dominant? 2) Is Villanova's win streak due to Bryan Antoine's return? 3) Just how good is this Villanova team? Lastly, they have a fun conversation about Villanova jersey retirement ceremonies before closing out with a Marquette preview for Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat discuss Villanova's exhilarating 64-60 win against Xavier at the Cintas Center on Wednesday night. The duo break down Dixon's incredible all-around performance, Moore's clutch factor, 'Nova's elite defensive intensity and question where Xavier stands in the Big East after this loss. Then, they preview Villanova's match-up against Butler on Sunday, preview more Big East action this weekend and finish up with listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat break down the tale of two halves from Villanova's 79-64 win over DePaul on Saturday. They dissect Javon Freeman-Liberty's big day, Collin Gillespie's offensive leadership and 'Nova's defensive improvement in the second half. Then, Emma and Pat preview the Cats' extremely important match-up against Xavier on Wednesday night. In a game that will be circled on the schedule, Jermaine Samuels and Brandon Slater must show up on offense and the defense has to continue to make strides. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @ SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat are back to recap Villanova's stifling 75-41 win over Creighton at the Finneran Pavilion. The duo dissect 'Nova's excellent defensive performance, Samuels' and Moore's offensive outpouring and Longino and Antoine's added roles from the bench. Then, they preview the biggest keys for Villanova's match-up against DePaul on Saturday before answering a full mailbag of listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of 2022, Emma flies solo to break down Villanova's 73-67 win over Seton Hall. She discusses Justin Moore's killer mentality, Collin Gillespie's strong shooting night and the lack of big men for the Hall. Then, Emma previews the revenge game on Wednesday night against Creighton. She gives three keys for 'Nova to reverse the tides from the first match-up: move the ball better on offense, limit Ryan Hawkins and Ryan Nembhard and get off to a hot start. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat break down the biggest takeaways from Villanova's shocking loss to Creighton on Friday night. The duo discuss Collin Gillespie's and Jermaine Samuels' offensive struggles, 'Nova's inability to penetrate the paint and the team's rebounding disadvantage against Creighton. Then, they preview Villanova's upcoming home match-up against 18 Xavier. The duo talk about the importance of home court advantage before previewing the offensive weapons on Xavier's roster. Lastly, Emma and Pat talk about 'Nova's game against Temple next week and answer questions from the mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat do an extensive preview of the first game on the Big East slate, the Creighton Bluejays. The 'Cats travel to Omaha, Nebraska on Friday night to visit the new-look Greg McDermott team. The duo breakdown the offensive prowess of transfer Ryan Hawkins, the size and interior presence that Ryan Kalkbrenner brings to the paint and the team chemistry that the young squad continues to search for. Then, Emma and Pat incorporate a new segment, "What to Watch", where they discuss Villanova and Big East themes to follow throughout the season. What version of Jermaine Samuels will we see? Which dark horse Big East team should we watch out for? To close, the duo answer some hilarious listener questions! Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's ugly road loss to the newly-crowned no. 1 team in the country, Baylor. The duo focus on Nova's abysmal offensive play, Baylor's stifling defense and James Akinjo's impressive performance. Lastly, they discuss the one positive from the game: Villanova's defense limited Baylor to just 57 points, adding another impressive line to the team's improving defensive play. Then, Emma and Pat are joined by Chris and Rob from The Full 40 podcast (33:40) to do a comprehensive preview of Big East play. The group gives their picks for every single conference matchup this season in a pick 'em challenge that will be monitored all season long. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat do an in-depth breakdown of Villanova's 67-53 win over its old Big East rival, Syracuse. The duo start in the first half, where they discuss Villanova's poor shooting, turnover troubles and Dhamir Cosby Roundtree's early entry into the game before transitioning to the second half to talk about how half-time adjustments were made. Emma and Pat speak about 'Nova's ability to penetrate the Syracuse zone, the excellence shown on the boards and the sheer volume of shots taken by both teams. Next, the duo preview 2 Baylor before the incredibly important matchup against the Bears on Sunday. Physicality, tempo and coaching are some keys to watch. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat break down the positives from Villanova's blowout win over St. Joe's , including Collin Gillespie's second consecutive stellar performance and Justin Moore's much improved defense. Then, the duo introduce a new segment called "What Have We Learned?" to go over all of the action from the week of Big 5 games. Topics include Dhamir Cosby Roundtree's performance, Gillespie's case for All-American honors, Chris Arcidiacono's minutes, Jermaine Samuels' lack of offense and whether turnovers are turning into an issue. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview the highly-anticipated Madison Square Garden match-up between the 'Cats and the surging Syracuse Orange. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 71-56 win over Penn as the 'Cats improve to 2-0 in Big East play. The duo talk about Gillespie's offensive explosion and how he continues to pad his award-winning season. Despite other offensive struggles, Brand Slater adds another efficient shooting performance and Nova's defense improves for the second straight game. Then, Emma and Pat preview the next Big 5 match-up against Taylor Funk and St. Joe's. Lastly, the duo answer the many listener questions sent in this week! Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices