Villanova to host Monmouth University; Men's hoops schedule complete for 2013-14

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

We still can't tell you when Villanova will play their 2013-14 men's basketball opponents — other than Syracuse (December 28) and the Battle 4 Atlantis (November 28-30) — or which of the home games will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. We can, however, tell you the full slate that Villanova will play next season.

According to Monmouth University head coach King Rice, the Wildcats and Hawks will continue their

Villanova to host Monmouth University; Men's hoops schedule complete for 2013-14

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

We still can't tell you when Villanova will play their 2013-14 men's basketball opponents — other than Syracuse (December 28) and the Battle 4 Atlantis (November 28-30) — or which of the home games will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. We can, however, tell you the full slate that Villanova will play next season.

According to Monmouth University head coach King Rice, the Wildcats and Hawks will continue their series this Fall, as both

Rumor: Mount St. Mary's will face Villanova this season.

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

Kudos to Fact on Villanova SportsTheatre, who was the first to notice this scheduling news. According to the Twitter account of a basketball signee at Mount St. Mary's, Villanova will be one of a few high major programs that the NEC school will face this coming season.

"The Mount," located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has one NCAA Tournament Championship at the Division II level in 1962. Two Mountaineer alums have played in the NBA, Fred Carter and Bob Riley, while John F. Sullivan played in the ABA. They have appeared in the NCAA tournament

Rumor: Mount St. Mary's will face Villanova this season.

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

Kudos to Fact on Villanova SportsTheatre, who was the first to notice this scheduling news. According to the Twitter account of a basketball signee at Mount St. Mary's, Villanova will be one of a few high major programs that the NEC school will face this coming season.

"The Mount," located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has one NCAA Tournament Championship at the Division II level in 1962. Two Mountaineer alums have played in the NBA, Fred Carter and Bob Riley, while John F. Sullivan played in the ABA. They have appeared in the NCAA tournament three-times since moving to

Piecing together the 2013-14 schedule for Men's Basketball

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

There is just one slot unaccounted for on Villanova's 2013-14 schedule now.

Villanova has rarely been among the first schools to finalize and release its men's basketball schedules, and this year will likely be no different. What we do know is that the team will travel to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving break for the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, and they will definitely play at Syracuse on December 28th — those games have been announced officially, either by the school or by the tournament's media relations group.

Villanova's non-conference schedule: Battle For Atlantis, at Syracuse, at Temple, at St. Joe's, La Salle, Towson, Delaware, Penn.....

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein)

Piecing together the 2013-14 schedule for Men's Basketball

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

There is just one slot unaccounted for on Villanova's 2013-14 schedule now.

Villanova has rarely been among the first schools to finalize and release its men's basketball schedules, and this year will likely be no different. What we do know is that the team will travel to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving break for the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, and they will definitely play at Syracuse on December 28th — those games have been announced officially, either by the school or by the tournament's media relations group.

Villanova's non-conference schedule: Battle For Atlantis, at Syracuse, at Temple, at St. Joe's, La Salle, Towson, Delaware, Penn.....

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein)

Something highly improbable happened this weekend

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

The Villanova baseball team swept a three game series against Georgetown this weekend. This more than doubled their total conference wins.

Villanova Football 2013 Post-Spring Practice Updates

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

Villanova football flipped the script in 2012, bouncing back from a dismal season in 2011 to take a share of the CAA title and heading back to the playoffs. In 2013, the team expects much more.

Villanova football entered the 2012 season with very low expectations, but the 2013 season will be different. After winning the CAA football conference's NCAA Tournament bid, the Wildcats are setting a high bar for themselves in the Fall season.

"Well, we have, we certainly have aspirations to be a playoff team, and we expect to contend for the title," head coach Andy Talley said. "I really feel we'll be right there with some of the very best teams in the league and the country.

"I've been around a long time and I go on feel.

Villanova Football 2013 Post-Spring Practice Updates

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

Villanova football flipped the script in 2012, bouncing back from a dismal season in 2011 to take a share of the CAA title and heading back to the playoffs. In 2013, the team expects much more.

Villanova football entered the 2012 season with very low expectations, but the 2013 season will be different. After winning the CAA football conference's NCAA Tournament bid, the Wildcats are setting a high bar for themselves in the Fall season.

"Well, we have, we certainly have aspirations to be a playoff team, and we expect to contend for the title," head coach Andy Talley said. "I really feel we'll be right there with some of the very best teams in the league and the country.

"I've been around a long time and I go on feel.

Why Jay Wright can never leave Villanova

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Villanova coach Jay Wright now stumping for donations for #TheVFoundation. He’s good at this. About $300k in five minutes.
— Andy Staples (@Andy_Staples) May 18, 2013

No surprise. Jay Wright is Villanova's single greatest asset from a fundraising and public relations perspective.

Villanova Basketball: 5 Early Storylines from Wildcats' 2014 Recruiting Trail

Source: Bleacher Report NCAAB

With the Villanova Wildcats about to welcome in the three members of the 2013 recruiting class, the search for the members of the 2014 class has already begun. 

While there is still close to a year left in the recruiting process for 2014, some of the best players in the nation have already committed to other schools. 

With that being said, Jay Wright and his coaching staff will have to start aggressively pursuing the players that they want to bring to the Main Line for the season after next. 

Here is a look at five early storylines to follow in Villanova's chase for recruits in the class of 2014. 

From the Villanova Vault: Don Bragg wins gold in Rome

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Villanova's third all-time individual gold medal. For more on Don Bragg, his desire to be Tarzan and his ego, read this article from 1980.

Villanova Football Spring Update: Defensive Report

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

"I think defensively, in the league right now, it's hard because you're seeing so many different styles of offense and there are some terrific players in the league," Villanova football's head coach Andy Talley said.

The Villanova defense was hit harder by graduation than the offense. The Wildcats are replacing players at every level of the defense. Last season, the defense was good and had successes against a most opponents, but a few teams were able to have their way with the 'Cats.

"We really need to improve against the run. We consider ourselves a run-stopping defense, but last year some teams ran the ball against us; Richmond, Stony Brook -- and they were big and physical.

"I think the running back down at

Add Mount St. Mary's to Villanova's basketball schedule

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

At least according to this guy, who is a Mount recruit. The addition would leave one vacancy in the Villanova schedule.

The Mountaineers finished 18-14 last season and ended their season with a loss to LIU Brooklyn in the NEC final.

Villanova Football Spring Update: Defensive Report

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

"I think defensively, in the league right now, it's hard because you're seeing so many different styles of offense and there are some terrific players in the league," Villanova football's head coach Andy Talley said.

The Villanova defense was hit harder by graduation than the offense. The Wildcats are replacing players at every level of the defense. Last season, the defense was good and had successes against a most opponents, but a few teams were able to have their way with the 'Cats.

"We really need to improve against the run. We consider ourselves a run-stopping defense, but last year some teams ran the ball against us; Richmond, Stony Brook -- and they were big and physical.

"I think the running back down at

Update on SB Nation Network Performance

Source: VUhoops by MikeJ.

The staff at VU Hoops is very thankful for your patience over the past two days as SB Nation and Vox experienced site performance issues across the network.

A solid group of experts and professionals have been working non-stop in providing a stable site for this Villanova community. Things are slowly getting better, and Ed, Chris, Brian, and I truly appreciate your dedication.

Here's a quick note from the mothership...

As SB Nation users, you have certainly noticed the significant performance drop across the network this week. The SB Nation team and all of Vox Media sincerely apologize for the site performance problems affecting your experience on our sites and communities over the past few days. We

Update on SB Nation Network Performance

Source: VU Hoops by MikeJ.

The staff at VU Hoops is very thankful for your patience over the past two days as SB Nation and Vox experienced site performance issues across the network.

A solid group of experts and professionals have been working non-stop in providing a stable site for this Villanova community. Things are slowly getting better, and Ed, Chris, Brian, and I truly appreciate your dedication.

Here's a quick note from the mothership...

As SB Nation users, you have certainly noticed the significant performance drop across the network this week. The SB Nation team and all of Vox Media sincerely apologize for the site performance problems affecting your experience on our sites and communities over the past few days. We

Villanova confirms exit of coach Raphael Chillious

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

As reported earlier, Raphael Chillious has left the Villanova program as an assistant coach. The University released the following press-release announcing the move. Chillious has already been removed from the team roster's list of coaching staff on Villanova.com.

VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova assistant coach Raphael Chillious has elected to return to the University of Washington to rejoin the staff of head coach Lorenzo Romar, it was announced today.

Chillious, a graduate of Lafayette College, came to the Wildcats in August of 2012 after serving three seasons with the Huskies from 2009-12.

"Raphael did an outstanding job with our team last year," stated Villanova head coach Jay Wright. "He and his

Raphael Chillious Officially Out

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Today, Villanova confirmed the news that came out the other day of assistant coach Raphael Chillious returning to Lorenzo Romar and the University of Washington.

Jay Wright:

"Raphael did an outstanding job with our team last year. He and his wife Charlene and daughter Zaya quickly became a part of our Villanova family. Raphael has an opportunity to return to Washington in a more integral position on that staff. The Nova Nation will miss `Chill' and his family."

 So that's that. Best of luck to coach Chillious in the future.

Villanova confirms exit of coach Raphael Chillious

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

As reported earlier, Raphael Chillious has left the Villanova program as an assistant coach. The University released the following press-release announcing the move. Chillious has already been removed from the team roster's list of coaching staff on Villanova.com.

VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova assistant coach Raphael Chillious has elected to return to the University of Washington to rejoin the staff of head coach Lorenzo Romar, it was announced today.

Chillious, a graduate of Lafayette College, came to the Wildcats in August of 2012 after serving three seasons with the Huskies from 2009-12.

"Raphael did an outstanding job with our team last year," stated Villanova head coach Jay Wright. "He and his

Chillious returns to Romar's staff - Washington (Rivals)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAB

The University of Washington has released a statement confirming that Raphael Chillious will re-join Lorenzo Romar's coaching staff after spending a year at Villanova.

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 16th, 2013

Source: VUhoops by Chris Lane

Happy Thursday, 'Nova Nation! Not much commentary from me today except for....2014 recruiting post up later today!

Here's your "news."

ACC Coaches want Basketball Tournament at MSG
Kevin Monangai mentioned as one of the most skilled backs in the FCS. You'll be hearing #2's name called a lot this fall.

FCS running backs can carry heavy load - The Sports Network
Kevin Monangai mentioned as one of

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 16th, 2013

Source: VU Hoops by Chris Lane

Happy Thursday, 'Nova Nation! Not much commentary from me today except for....2014 recruiting post up later today!

Here's your "news."

FCS running backs can carry heavy load - The Sports Network
Kevin Monangai mentioned as one of the most skilled backs in the FCS. You'll be hearing #2's name called a lot this fall.

St. John’s To Open Season Against Wisconsin in Sioux Falls, South Dakota - Play for the Garden
So they're trading a road game in the

Villanova Basketball: 5 Early Storylines from Wildcats' 2014 Recruiting Trail

Source: Bleacher Report NCAAB

With the Villanova Wildcats about to welcome in the three members of the 2013 recruiting class, the search for the members of the 2014 class has already begun. 

While there is still close to a year left in the recruiting process for 2014, some of the best players in the nation have already committed to other schools. 

With that being said, Jay Wright and his coaching staff will have to start aggressively pursuing the players that they want to bring to the Main Line for the season after next. 

Here is a look at five early storylines to follow in Villanova's chase for recruits in the class of 2014. 

Coming this summer

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

This summer, we're going to be less lazy and more substantive. Tackling politics, social issues, larger picture sports etc. with more long form opinion-based pieces.

Examples:
The failure of The Wire to articulate its stated goals. In depth evaluation of Villanova's athletic priorities. Film, music, and television reviews. Reader submissions. Basically, all the stuff I've been too lazy to talk about for years and material for when Villanova isn't playing games.

Villanova Football Spring Update: Developments on Offense

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

In 2011, Villanova chewed through three starters at quarterback before seemingly settling on the freshman Chris Polony late in the season. Polony entered the 2012 season as the favorite to win the job and was handed the start in the final installment of the Mayor's Cup to open the season. It didn't take long for the short leash to be pulled and for head coach Andy Talley to make a switch to redshirt freshman John Robertson. The Wildcats never looked back, as they pushed ahead to what would be a tremendous bounce-back season.

"Obviously, his [John Robertson's] growth through the season was sensational," the head coach said. "You know, he went from just trying to manage the team to actually being able to determine the flow of a

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 15th, 2013

Source: VUhoops by Chris Lane

Happy Wednesday, 'Nova Nation. Here's your mid-week soccer update: unfortunately Le Arse was victorious yesterday at home to Wigan, meaning that Tottenham's Champions League hopes are still out of their hands. They'll need to defeat Sunderland this weekend and hope that the other French team (Newcastle) can at least steal a point from Arsenal if they're to make Europe's elite competition next season.

Now, your links for the morning.

Baseball - Early Runs Not Enough as Wildcats Fall to Penn State, 7-4 - Villanova University Official Athletic Site
In its final non-conference game of the season Villanova (11-40) scored

Villanova football works hard in the offseason program

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

The above video showcases some of the offseason activities of the Villanova football team. The strength and conditioning staff puts the Gridiron 'Cats through the ringer to try and get them ready for maximum performance in the spring season.

From the looks of it, the offseason program is as challenging as any game they will play in.

Report: Chillious to Washington. Villanova posts employment ad, seeking an assistant men's basketball coach

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

On Monday, Villanova posted an advertisement seeking an assistant Men's basketball coach. The opportunity is for a full-time assistant to the head coach, Jay Wright, with responsibilities including, "assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program."

The NCAA rules allow each team to employ three official Assistant coaches (Army, Navy and Air Force get to have four, since one is active-duty Military), but that isn't the end of the story when it comes to a Division I basketball bench. At Villanova, there is an Associate Head Coach, two Assistant Coaches, a Special Assistant to the Head Coach, a Director of Operations, a Video Coordinator, and a Student

Villanova Football Spring Update: Developments on Offense

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

In 2011, Villanova chewed through three starters at quarterback before seemingly settling on the freshman Chris Polony late in the season. Polony entered the 2012 season as the favorite to win the job and was handed the start in the final installment of the Mayor's Cup to open the season. It didn't take long for the short leash to be pulled and for head coach Andy Talley to make a switch to redshirt freshman John Robertson. The Wildcats never looked back, as they pushed ahead to what would be a tremendous bounce-back season.

"Obviously, his [John Robertson's] growth through the season was sensational," the head coach said. "You know, he went from just trying to manage the team to actually being able to determine the flow of a

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 15th, 2013

Source: VU Hoops by Chris Lane

Happy Wednesday, 'Nova Nation. Here's your mid-week soccer update: unfortunately Le Arse was victorious yesterday at home to Wigan, meaning that Tottenham's Champions League hopes are still out of their hands. They'll need to defeat Sunderland this weekend and hope that the other French team (Newcastle) can at least steal a point from Arsenal if they're to make Europe's elite competition next season.

Now, your links for the morning.

Baseball - Early Runs Not Enough as Wildcats Fall to Penn State, 7-4 - Villanova University Official Athletic Site
In its final non-conference game of the season Villanova (11-40) scored three runs with one

Villanova football works hard in the offseason program

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

The above video showcases some of the offseason activities of the Villanova football team. The strength and conditioning staff puts the Gridiron 'Cats through the ringer to try and get them ready for maximum performance in the spring season.

From the looks of it, the offseason program is as challenging as any game they will play in.

Report: Chillious to Washington. Villanova posts employment ad, seeking an assistant men's basketball coach

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

On Monday, Villanova posted an advertisement seeking an assistant Men's basketball coach. The opportunity is for a full-time assistant to the head coach, Jay Wright, with responsibilities including, "assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of the program."

The NCAA rules allow each team to employ three official Assistant coaches (Army, Navy and Air Force get to have four, since one is active-duty Military), but that isn't the end of the story when it comes to a Division I basketball bench. At Villanova, there is an Associate Head Coach, two Assistant Coaches, a Special Assistant to the Head Coach, a Director of Operations, a Video Coordinator, and a Student Athlete

Report: Raphael Chillious out at Villanova

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Raphael Chillious is leaving Villanova to rejoin Lorenzo Romar's staff at Washington, per multiple sources....
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 15, 2013

Assistant coaches are a very volatile market. Best of luck to Coach Chills in the future.

How strong are Villanova football players?

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Quite strong I would say.

The Big East still searching for a commissioner as time begins to run out

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

May is prime-time for NCAA Division I conference planning. Almost every conference has held or will hold meetings of presidents, coaches and athletics directors this time of year. Key to the proceedings, however, is the presence of a commissioner and conference staff that organize those meetings and ensure that the pressing matters are dealt with. When the Big East presidents meet next week -- and reportedly, they've chosen to continue the Old Big East tradition of meeting in Florida, despite having no presence in that state -- it is unlikely that they will have a commissioner present to run the meetings.

It is impossible that they will have established staff for a league office either.

The Big East still searching for a commissioner as time begins to run out

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

May is prime-time for NCAA Division I conference planning. Almost every conference has held or will hold meetings of presidents, coaches and athletics directors this time of year. Key to the proceedings, however, is the presence of a commissioner and conference staff that organize those meetings and ensure that the pressing matters are dealt with. When the Big East presidents meet next week -- and reportedly, they've chosen to continue the Old Big East tradition of meeting in Florida, despite having no presence in that state -- it is unlikely that they will have a commissioner present to run the meetings.

It is impossible that they will have established staff for a league office either.

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 14th, 2013

Source: VUhoops by Chris Lane

Happy Tuesday, 'Nova Nation! #NYRBelieve, and that's all I'm going to say on that topic. Secondly, I hear your calls for recruiting updates, and I promise to have it up this Thursday. No exceptions, no excuses. We'll host a "reasons to hate Chris Lane" day here on the site if I don't deliver.

And now, the news.

Women's Track & Field - Walden and Yeats Register Runner-Up ECAC Finishes - Villanova University Official Athletic Site
Led by strong performances from sophomore sprinter Emerald Walden (Lafayette Hill, Pa.) and junior Samantha Yeats (Califon, N.J.) in the high jump Villanova totaled 36 team points in two

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 14th, 2013

Source: VU Hoops by Chris Lane

Happy Tuesday, 'Nova Nation! #NYRBelieve, and that's all I'm going to say on that topic. Secondly, I hear your calls for recruiting updates, and I promise to have it up this Thursday. No exceptions, no excuses. We'll host a "reasons to hate Chris Lane" day here on the site if I don't deliver.

And now, the news.

Women's Track & Field - Walden and Yeats Register Runner-Up ECAC Finishes - Villanova University Official Athletic Site
Led by strong performances from sophomore sprinter Emerald Walden (Lafayette Hill, Pa.) and junior Samantha Yeats (Califon, N.J.) in the high jump Villanova totaled 36 team points in two days at the ECAC

Villanova recruit Ben Malone runs NJ state record in 1500m

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Finally got my first state record! Ran 3:46 for 1500 finishing behind 2 of my future teammates.#goodday
— Ben Malone (@the_benmalone) May 14, 2013

Malone, a senior at Pascack Valley High School in Bergen County will be skipping the state meet to run the dream mile at the Adidas Grand Prix on Randall's Island next month. 
Finishing first and second were Sam McEntee and Josh Lampron (running unattached).

Villanova Football Spring Update: Expectations for 2013

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

Villanova football entered the 2012 season with very low expectations, but the 2013 season will be different. After winning the CAA football conference's NCAA Tournament bid, the Wildcats are setting a high bar for themselves in the Fall season.

"Well, we have, we certainly have aspirations to be a playoff team, and we expect to contend for the title," head coach Andy Talley said. "I really feel we'll be right there with some of the very best teams in the league and the country.

"I've been around a long time and I go on feel. I've watched a lot of spring practices and this spring, I really liked what I saw."

For the first time in a while, the Wildcats return the majority of their key players from a successful season

Villanova Football Spring Update: Expectations for 2013

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

Villanova football entered the 2012 season with very low expectations, but the 2013 season will be different. After winning the CAA football conference's NCAA Tournament bid, the Wildcats are setting a high bar for themselves in the Fall season.

"Well, we have, we certainly have aspirations to be a playoff team, and we expect to contend for the title," head coach Andy Talley said. "I really feel we'll be right there with some of the very best teams in the league and the country.

"I've been around a long time and I go on feel. I've watched a lot of spring practices and this spring, I really liked what I saw."

For the first time in a while, the Wildcats return the majority of their key players from a successful season

The Villanova baseball team is 11-39

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

That's a .220 winning percentage.

By comparison, the hapless 1962 New York Mets had a .250 winning percentage.

2-19 in the Big East.

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 13th, 2013

Source: VUhoops by Chris Lane

Happy Monday, 'Nova Nation! What a game by the New York Rangers last night (I'm sure we have more than a few Capitals fans here as well). I'm currently scrambling to get on an earlier flight to San Francisco so I don't miss all of Game 7 tonight. Godspeed to myself.

Now, your morning news.

Arcidiacono to try out for USA U19 National Team - Philly.com
Ryan Arcidiacono, a freshman point guard at Villanova, accepted an invitation to participate in the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s U19 National Team training camp. The camp, which also serves as a tryout, will be held on June 15-19 at the

The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for May 13th, 2013

Source: VU Hoops by Chris Lane

Happy Monday, 'Nova Nation! What a game by the New York Rangers last night (I'm sure we have more than a few Capitals fans here as well). I'm currently scrambling to get on an earlier flight to San Francisco so I don't miss all of Game 7 tonight. Godspeed to myself.

Now, your morning news.

Arcidiacono to try out for USA U19 National Team - Philly.com
Ryan Arcidiacono, a freshman point guard at Villanova, accepted an invitation to participate in the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s U19 National Team training camp. The camp, which also serves as a tryout, will be held on June 15-19 at the U.S. Olympic

Villanova's 2013-2014 out of conference schedule

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Villanova's non-conference schedule: Battle For Atlantis, at Syracuse, at Temple, at St. Joe's, La Salle, Towson, Delaware, Penn.....
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 11, 2013

Towson is the new addition to that group.

Piecing together the 2013-14 schedule for Men's Basketball

Source: VUhoops by Brian Ewart

Villanova has rarely been among the first schools to finalize and release its men's basketball schedules, and this year will likely be no different. What we do know is that the team will travel to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving break for the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, and they will definitely play at Syracuse on December 28th — those games have been announced officially, either by the school or by the tournament's media relations group.

Villanova's non-conference schedule: Battle For Atlantis, at Syracuse, at Temple, at St. Joe's, La Salle, Towson, Delaware, Penn.....

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 11,

Villanova's full 2013-2014 out of conference schedule

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Villanova's non-conference schedule: Battle For Atlantis, at Syracuse, at Temple, at St. Joe's, La Salle, Towson, Delaware, Penn.....
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 11, 2013

Towson is the new addition to that group.

Piecing together the 2013-14 schedule for Men's Basketball

Source: VU Hoops by Brian Ewart

Villanova has rarely been among the first schools to finalize and release its men's basketball schedules, and this year will likely be no different. What we do know is that the team will travel to the Bahamas over Thanksgiving break for the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, and they will definitely play at Syracuse on December 28th — those games have been announced officially, either by the school or by the tournament's media relations group.

Villanova's non-conference schedule: Battle For Atlantis, at Syracuse, at Temple, at St. Joe's, La Salle, Towson, Delaware, Penn.....

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 11,

Villanova confirms two game series against Syracuse

Source: Fact On Villanova Sports by Fact

Starting December 28, 2013 at Syracuse, with the next game being in the 2014-2015 season at the Wells Fargo Center.

Still don't like this series. Vince NiCastro should have told SCC to shove it and looked elsewhere.