VILLANOVA WILDCATS

Indoor Track Opens Season at Jack Pyrah Invitational Saturday

The indoor track & field season will officially get underway this weekend when Villanova hosts the annual Jack Pyrah Invitational on Saturday, December 6th. 10 local teams will be in competition at the meet which is set to take place at Alumni Field House on the Haverford College campus.

BIG EAST Launches Digital Network

The BIG EAST Conference announced the formation of a digital network that will feature free live streaming of more than 80 events. Fox Sports will host exclusive BIG EAST content on its Fox Sports Go app.

Women's Track & Field Has Three Athletes Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team

Three student-athletes from Villanova have been named to the national All-Academic Team announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Junior Alexandra Wasik (Medina, Ohio) earned a spot on the team for the third straight year, while junior Stephanie Schappert (Delray Beach, Fla.) and sophomore Michaela Wilkins (Ellicott City, Md.) each tallied their second straight academic honor. In addition to the individual recognition the Wildcats team was also named to the All-Academic Team for their team-wide academic success.

Former Wildcat Monique Morgan Wins Jamaican National Title in 100 Meter Hurdles

At the 2014 National Senior Championships last weekend former Villanova sprinter Monique Morgan won the national title in the 100 meter hurdles. The competition was also a qualification meet for the Commonwealth Games this summer and Morgan will represent Jamaica at the two-week competition in Scotland later this month.

Thanks for the Memories: Highlights Were Plentiful for Wildcats in 2013-14

The 2013-14 Villanova Athletics season ended in June with a list of accomplishment that rivals any single campaign in school history.

Emily Lipari Named First Team All-American

Senior Emily Lipari (Greenvale, N.Y.) was recognized as a first team All-American in an announcement made by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on Monday afternoon. Villanova received a total of two All-America honors for the outdoor season, with sophomore Angel Piccirillo (Homer City, Pa.) earning second team All-America distinction. Lipari and Piccirillo each competed for the Wildcats at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore. last week and advanced to the final of the 1500 meters.

Emily Lipari Finishes Fourth in 1500 Meters at NCAA Championships

Emily Lipari and Angel Piccirillo Advance to Final of 1500 Meters