VILLANOVA WILDCATS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Villanova's women's basketball program operates from Pennsylvania's Main Line suburbs with an enrollment of 10,299 students, competing in the Big East Conference as one of the Northeast's premier women's programs. Coach Denise Dillon has built a squad that entered the season shooting 73.0 points per game while holding opponents to just 61.0 PPG, demonstrating elite defensive intensity across the 14-player roster. The Wildcats' 21-5 record includes a dominant 13-1 conference mark and a perfect 12-2 home record at Finneran Pavilion.

Villanova's three-point road record of 9-3 reflects balanced geographic success, with the team establishing itself as a Big East Conference favorite through consistent shooting and defensive discipline. Founded in 1842, the university's basketball traditions align with the program's current trajectory under Dillon's leadership, where defensive pressure limiting opponents below 61 PPG has become foundational. The home court remains a fortress, suggesting conference tournament positioning favors teams making the trip to suburban Philadelphia.

KEY FACTS

SchoolVillanova University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig East Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationVillanova, Pennsylvania
VenueFinneran Pavilion
Head CoachDenise Dillon

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
5Ryanne AllenG
11Jasmine BascoeG
14Brooke BenderF
12Elise BenderF
25Denae CarterF
24Dani CeserettiG
44Maggie GrantG
22Kennedy HenryG
23Kelsey JoensG
13Brynn McCurryF
3MD NtambueG
52Miky PanaitG
4Kylee WatsonF
43Annie WeldeF
45Rachel WirtsF

SEASON RECORD

25-8

Overall

15-3

Home

10-5

Away

17-1

Conference

71.2 PPG / 61.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Lafayette LeopardsW 70-38
Nov 6Fairfield StagsL 63-75
Nov 9VCU RamsW 74-40
Nov 13Princeton TigersL 68-73
Nov 16James Madison DukesW 84-73
Nov 23Temple OwlsW 88-58
Nov 25La Salle ExplorersW 66-54
Dec 2West Virginia MountaineersW 81-59
Dec 5Georgetown HoyasW 76-69
Dec 7Saint Joseph's HawksW 76-70
Dec 20Seton Hall PiratesW 72-55
Dec 22St. John's Red StormW 85-48
Dec 30DePaul Blue DemonsW 81-48
Jan 1Creighton BluejaysW 74-64
Jan 4Marquette Golden EaglesL 69-85
Jan 8Xavier MusketeersW 67-50
Jan 11Providence FriarsW 85-55
Jan 16UConn HuskiesL 50-99
Jan 18Butler BulldogsW 73-65
Jan 24St. John's Red StormL 58-71
Jan 28Providence FriarsW 83-68
Jan 31DePaul Blue DemonsW 69-56
Feb 5Butler BulldogsW 67-57
Feb 7Georgetown HoyasW 67-55
Feb 11Xavier MusketeersW 78-38
Feb 15Creighton BluejaysW 74-64
Feb 19UConn HuskiesL 69-83
Feb 22Marquette Golden EaglesW 64-39
Feb 27Seton Hall PiratesW 82-52
Mar 8Providence FriarsW 73-65
Mar 8Seton Hall PiratesW 62-48
Mar 9UConn HuskiesL 51-90
Mar 21Texas Tech Lady RaidersL 52-57

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Villanova Women's Basketball compete in?
Villanova Wildcats Women's Basketball competes in the BIG EAST Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Villanova play women's basketball home games?
Villanova Women's Basketball plays home games at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA.
Who is the head coach of Villanova Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Villanova Wildcats Women's Basketball is Denise Dillon.
When was Villanova Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Villanova Women's Basketball is not currently available.