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  • Villanova Beats Georgetown: Why are These Two Programs Headed in Opposite Directions?

    Villanova Beats Georgetown: Why are These Two Programs Headed in Opposite Directions?
    Jan 22 2026
    Villanova runs away from Georgetown in the second half and the crews from the Holy Nova Podcast and Bleeding Blue and Gray break down the two distinctly different places these programs currently reside. While it was a close game at the half, the second half saw Villanova pull away for a dominant victory, leaving Georgetown fans searching for answers. Inside the Episode: The Hoya Scoring Drought: We discuss Georgetown’s brutal 11-minute stretch without a field goal and the 17 turnovers that doomed their comeback efforts. Coaching Adjustments: How Kevin Willard’s halftime shifts turned a stagnant first half into a three-point barrage, while Ed Cooley struggled to find a rhythm for his squad. The "Points in the Paint" Problem: A deep dive into the "crushing stat" of the night—how Villanova’s GUARDS outscored Georgetown’s BIGS in the paint by a massive margin. Recruiting & The Transfer Portal: Is Georgetown’s academic prestige making it harder to rebuild through the portal? Plus Nova had a 5-star recruit visit the Main Line. Honoring a Legend: A look back at Villanova’s moving tribute to George Raveling and the incredible story of his "I Have a Dream" speech transcript. Father/Son Moments: Matt shares the experience of bringing his Dad and son to the game (it was his son's first) and how special the night was personally. Support Our Sponsors: Home Field Apparel: Grab the best throwback Georgetown and Villanova gear! Whether you want the classic Hoya logo or the vintage Wildcat look, Home Field has the most comfortable and stylish apparel in the Big East. 👉 Check out the Georgetown collection: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/vintage-georgetown-hoyas-apparel-store?page=2 👉 Check out the Villanova collection: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/vintage-villanova-wildcats-apparel-store Subscribe to the Big East Energy Network for more deep dives into Holy Nova, Bleeding Blue and Gray, and everything Big East basketball!#BigEast #VillanovaBasketball #GeorgetownBasketball #CollegeBasketball #EdCooley #KevinWillard #NovaNation #HoyaSaxa #EnergyExchange #AcadenLewis #DukeBrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • A Conversation with Nova WBB Head Coach Denise Dillon

    A Conversation with Nova WBB Head Coach Denise Dillon
    Jan 21 2026
    This edition of Holy Nova features host Matt Janus sitting down with head coach Denise Dillon to discuss the Wildcats’ impressive 14-3 start, their defensive identity, and the upcoming challenge of facing the top-ranked and undefeated UConn Huskies. 🏀 In This Episode: The Big East Grind: Coach Dillon reflects on the team's mental toughness following a gritty road win at Providence and how those environments prepare them for the "toughness test" in Storrs, CT. Defense Wins Games: Villanova is currently holding opponents to just 59 points per game. Coach Dillon explains why she prioritizes defensive intensity even when shots aren't falling. Roster Deep Dive: Insights into the development of scoring point guard Jasmine Bascoe , the impact of transfer Kelsey Joens , and the incredible comeback story of Brynn McCurry. The "Bubble" Conversation: A transparent look at the NCAA Tournament resume, the importance of Quad 1/Quad 2 wins like the road victory at West Virginia, and how the "NET" affects Big East standings. Wildcat History: A special throwback story from Villanova legend Harry Perretta about his wild battles (and breakfasts) with UConn’s Gino Auriemma. 👕 Support the Show: Looking for the best throwback Villanova gear? Check out our partners at Home Field Apparel! From the 1985 championship era to the "wacky" 90s Wildcat logo, they have it all. 🔗 Shop the Villanova Collection: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/collections/vintage-villanova-wildcats-apparel-store Don’t forget to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to the Big East Energy Network for more Villanova basketball coverage! Also please leave us a comment about Nova's NCAA Tourney chances #Villanova #VillanovaWBB #BigEast #bigeastbasketball #bigeasthoops #novanation #WomensBasketball #DeniseDillon #jasminebascoe #BrynnMcCurry #Kyleewatson #UConn #MarchMadness #NovaNation #BigEastEnergy #HolyNova #holynovapodcast #genoauriemma #SarahStrong #azzifudd #uconnbasketball #uconnwbb #uconnnation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Villanova Has a Night! Wildcat Men Reach Big 5 Title Game, Women DESTROY Top 25 Opponent!

    Villanova Has a Night! Wildcat Men Reach Big 5 Title Game, Women DESTROY Top 25 Opponent!
    Dec 2 2025
    What. A. Night. Villanova fans — this one had EVERYTHING. The men’s team battles through an uneven first half, responds with grit, and punches their ticket to the Big Five Championship, while the women’s team goes on the road and dominates a Top-25 opponent in one of the most complete performances of the Denise Dillon era. On today’s episode of Holy Nova, part of the Big East Energy Network, Matt Janus and David White break down both statement wins — what worked, what didn’t, and what it means for Villanova heading into a crucial stretch of December basketball. 🏀 MEN’S TEAM: Villanova vs Temple • A chaotic first half… but an 18-point win tells the real story • Kevin Willard finally praises the defense — was it legit or matchup-only? • Acaden Lewis = Point Guard Clinic → 8 assists, zero turnovers, and game-changing poise • Tyler Perkins catches fire from deep, Villanova responds when Temple punches back • Where does the defense still need fixing? On-ball containment, rotations, and fouling • The Jay Wright effect… is he the real cheat code? 🏀 WOMEN’S TEAM: Villanova SILENCES West Virginia • An 81–59 road beatdown of a ranked team — never trailing for a single second • Jasmine Bascoe’s masterclass: 20 first-half points + elite playmaking • Brynn McCurry’s rise continues — deadly mid-range + toughness • How Villanova answered physicality, protected the ball, and dictated pace • A defining win for NCAA Tournament hopes • Big Five Final vs St. Joe’s coming — The Holy War 📈 BIG EAST NET RANKINGS DROP We react to the wild first release of NET rankings — why the metrics hate the Big East right now, why it’s way too early to panic, and what Villanova must do in upcoming non-conference tests. 🔥 Join the Holy Nova Community Villanova fans — we want to hear from you! • Biggest takeaway from the men’s win? • Is the women’s team officially back as an NCAA contender? • Does the Big Five still matter to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️ and help us reach more Nova fans by liking the video — it makes a massive difference! 📺 Subscribe to the Big East Energy Network for more Villanova breakdowns, game previews, and Big East analysis every week. #Villanova #NovaNation #HolyNova #HolyNovaPodcast #BigEast #VillanovaBasketball #NCAAW #NCAAM #CollegeBasketball #JasmineBascoe #AcadenLewis #DeniseDillon #KevinWillard #BrynnMcCurry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Cult Hero in the Making? Duke Brennan’s 20 Rebound Night Fuels Villanova's Win...How good is he?

    Cult Hero in the Making? Duke Brennan’s 20 Rebound Night Fuels Villanova's Win...How good is he?
    Nov 11 2025
    🏀 Villanova Basketball Bounces Back! | Duke Brennan Dominates, Acaden Lewis Responds & Queens Recap | Holy Nova Villanova earned its first win of the Kevin Willard era with a statement performance against Queens! Matt Janus and David White break down everything from the Wildcats’ bounce-back victory — from Duke Brennan’s monster 20-rebound night to Acaden Lewis’ efficient, turnover-free response and Bryce Lindsay’s early-season surge. We also examine Kevin Willard’s postgame comments, the defensive lapses that still need fixing, and how Villanova’s identity is forming through two games. Plus, a quick preview of Sacred Heart and a look at how the Big East stacks up after a slow start to non-conference play. 📊 Topics Covered: • Villanova vs Queens game recap • Duke Brennan’s breakout & double-double dominance • Acaden Lewis’ maturity and bounce-back performance • Bryce Lindsay’s hot start and key role in the backcourt • Defensive concerns and Kevin Willard’s coaching impact • Big East struggles & what it means for Villanova • Preview: Sacred Heart and what’s next for the Wildcats 🎧 Hosted by Matt Janis & David White — part of the Big East Energy Network. Join the conversation on our new Big East Discord discord.gg/r79XsrxxW 📅 New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday. 💬 Comment your thoughts on the game — who’s Villanova’s MVP so far? 👍 Like, Subscribe & turn on Notifications to stay locked into all things Villanova Basketball! 👉 Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Villanova Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube 👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Holy Nova on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: Holy Nova | Podcast on Spotify Follow Us on Twitter/X: Holy Nova Podcast (@HolyNovaPodcast) / X #VillanovaBasketball #BigEast #HolyNova #VillanovaWildcats #CollegeBasketball #KevinWillard #DukeBrennan #McKaydenLewis #BryceLindsey #BigEastEnergyNetwork #NCAABasketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Did Villanova Blow It or Prove Something? Full Reaction to the BYU Loss

    Did Villanova Blow It or Prove Something? Full Reaction to the BYU Loss
    Nov 11 2025
    Villanova basketball came this close to pulling off a huge upset over No. 8 BYU — but did the Wildcats let one slip away? 🏀 On this episode of Holy Nova, Matt Janus and David White break down Villanova’s season opener from every angle: what went right, what went wrong, and why there’s still plenty of reason for optimism on the Main Line. We analyze standout performances from Bryce Lindsey, Duke Brennan, and Chris Jeffrey, the struggles of Acaden Lewis and Devin Askew, and speculate whether Kevin Willard’s team can fix its three-point shooting before Big East play. Plus, what Villanova’s fight vs. BYU reveals about their ceiling this season — and how the Wildcats stack up against the rest of the Big East. 📅 New episodes every Tuesday & Thursday at 12 PM ET 👉 Subscribe for all things Villanova Basketball & Big East Hoops 👉 Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Villanova Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube 👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Holy Nova on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: Holy Nova | Podcast on Spotify Follow Us on Twitter/X: Holy Nova Podcast (@HolyNovaPodcast) / X #Villanova #NovaNation #BYU #CollegeBasketball #BigEast #VillanovaBasketball #VillanovaWildcats #CollegeHoops #BigEastEnergyNetwork #HolyNova Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • SURPRISING UPSET Villanova Women’s Basketball Falls to Fairfield--Hear From Head Coach Denise Dillon

    SURPRISING UPSET Villanova Women’s Basketball Falls to Fairfield--Hear From Head Coach Denise Dillon
    Nov 11 2025
    Villanova Women’s Basketball suffered a surprising early-season upset at the Finneran Pavilion, falling to Fairfield, 75-63. On this episode of Holy Nova — part of the Big East Energy Network — Matt Janus and David White break down what went wrong for Denise Dillon’s Wildcats, from the defensive lapses and foul trouble to the overreliance on star guard Jasmine Bascoe. Hear post-game comments from Head Coach Denise Dillon, plus our full analysis on Bascoe’s electric third quarter, Villanova’s offensive depth concerns, and what this loss means for the Wildcats’ NCAA Tournament hopes and the Big East as a whole. We’ll also discuss: 🏀 How Fairfield exposed Villanova’s defensive rotations 🔥 Jasmine Bascoe’s 15-point third quarter takeover 🚨 Why this loss tightens Nova’s margin in non-conference play 🎙 What Denise Dillon needs to fix before the trip to Toronto to face VCU If you’re a Villanova Basketball fan, Big East hoops follower, or just love in-depth college basketball talk — this one’s for you. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment your thoughts on what Villanova needs to adjust before conference play! #Villanova #NovaNation #BigEast #WBB #VillanovaBasketball #DeniseDillon #JasmineBascoe #FairfieldBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCAAW #HolyNova #BigEastEnergyNetwork 👉 Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Villanova Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube 👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Holy Nova on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: Holy Nova | Podcast on Spotify Follow Us on Twitter/X: Holy Nova Podcast (@HolyNovaPodcast) / X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Will Top 40 Recruit Chase Foster Choose Villanova & What KenPom Rankings Reveal About Wildcats

    Will Top 40 Recruit Chase Foster Choose Villanova & What KenPom Rankings Reveal About Wildcats
    Oct 14 2025
    🏀 Will Villanova Land Top-40 Recruit Chase Foster? | Holy Nova Podcast A major recruiting decision is on the horizon for Villanova Basketball — Top-40 national prospect Chase Foster is set to announce his college choice, and the Wildcats are in the mix. Matt Janus and David White break down where Villanova stands, what Foster would mean for the Class of 2026, and how his athletic upside fits Kevin Willard’s long-term vision. We also react to the KenPom preseason rankings, asking: Is Villanova underrated, overrated, or right where they should be? Plus, what the data says about the Wildcats’ difficult upcoming schedule — and how Nova stacks up against the rest of the Big East. ⏰ Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Season Countdown 2:10 Who is Chase Foster? 5:30 Where Villanova Stands in His Recruitment 10:00 How Foster Fits Kevin Willard’s System 14:45 Other 2026 Targets to Watch 20:00 KenPom Preseason Rankings Reaction 27:30 Is Villanova Underrated or Overrated? 34:45 Big East Depth Breakdown 42:00 Villanova’s Schedule Strength 50:00 Random Thoughts & Wrap-Up 🎙️ Hosted by Matt Janus & David White | Presented by the Big East Energy Network 💬 Drop your thoughts below: – Should Villanova land Chase Foster? – Where do you think the Cats will finish in the Big East this year? 📌 #VillanovaBasketball #ChaseFoster #BigEast #VillanovaRecruiting #HolyNova #HolyNovaPodcast #KenPom #CollegeBasketball #VillanovaWildcats #bigeastenergy 👉 Subscribe to Big East Energy Network for more Villanova Basketball interviews, Big East insights, and college hoops discussion: Big East Energy Network - YouTube 👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Holy Nova on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: Holy Nova | Podcast on Spotify Follow Us on Twitter/X: Holy Nova Podcast (@HolyNovaPodcast) / X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Villanova Still Commands Respect? Big East TV Breakdown & Big Ten Private Capital Bid Fallout

    Villanova Still Commands Respect? Big East TV Breakdown & Big Ten Private Capital Bid Fallout
    Oct 7 2025
    The Big East just dropped its 2025–26 men’s basketball TV schedule, and Villanova fans have plenty to talk about. From national TV exposure on FOX and TNT to streaming games on ESPN+ and Peacock, Matt Janus and David White break down what the new broadcast deal says about the Wildcats’ brand power and the Big East’s standing nationally. Plus — we dive deep into the college athletics money machine, as reports surface about the Big Ten exploring private capital investment. What could that mean for the future of college sports, the Big East, and Villanova’s place in a world increasingly driven by dollars? Subscribe for more Villanova Basketball analysis, Big East news, and insider perspective all season long on Holy Nova, part of the Big East Energy Network. 📺 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Philly sports heartbreak 02:30 – Big East TV schedule release overview 05:45 – Villanova’s national exposure: FOX, TNT, ESPN+ & Peacock 11:10 – Streaming shift: What Peacock and ESPN+ mean for Big East fans 17:45 – Respect for Villanova’s brand in the Big East hierarchy 23:10 – Conference power rankings & the Big East identity 29:20 – Private capital rumors in the Big Ten explained 34:15 – What private investment could mean for college athletics 40:00 – Legal, financial & NIL implications 49:25 – How it all trickles down to the Big East & Villanova 53:00 – The looming “Super League” problem 58:30 – Why the Big East model still matters 1:00:00 – Final thoughts & what fans should root for next 🔔 Don’t Forget to: 👍 Like this video — it really helps other Villanova fans find our show 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — are you OK with Big East games on Peacock? 📲 Subscribe to the Big East Energy Network for more weekly Villanova and Big East coverage 👉 Subscribe and check out more episodes of Holy Nova on the go with Apple Podcasts: Holy Nova - Podcast - Apple Podcasts or on Spotify: Holy Nova | Podcast on Spotify Follow Us on Twitter/X: Holy Nova Podcast (@HolyNovaPodcast) / X 🏀 Keywords for SEO: Villanova Basketball, Big East Basketball, Big East TV Schedule 2025, Villanova Wildcats, College Basketball 2025, ESPN Plus Big East, Peacock Big East, TNT College Basketball, Kevin Willard Villanova, Big Ten Private Capital, College Sports Realignment, Holy Nova Podcast, Big East Energy Network, Matt Janus, David White Sponsor:Try Gruns!: Gruns is a health and wellness company that helps with Gut Health, Focus, Energy and Comprehensive nutrition Comprehensive Daily Nutrition | Save Up to 31% On Our Site – Grüns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins