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State of the Nova Nation: Winning at the Dunk, Red Storm Rundown, and a nod to Kobe Jan 28, 2020

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The Villanova Wildcats escaped the Dunkin Donuts Center with a win over the Providence Friars. Now, they'll prepare for a game against the St. John's Red Storm on Tuesday night. After we recap and preview, instead of a mailbag, we share a few words on Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Best in the Decade, 'Cats beat 'Dogs, Previewing Providence, and WWE Superslam comes to the Phog Jan 23, 2020

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NCAA.com named its list of the 11 best Villanova players from the past decade. Back in the present-day, the Villanova Wildcats pulled away in the second half in a strong all-around performance against the Butler Bulldogs, prevailing over their foes in a top-15 showdown. After a four-game home stand, the Wildcats will head on the road to take on the Providence Friars on Saturday. We take a look ahead at that, and also go beyond the Big East and look at the Kansas Jayhawks brawling in the Phog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Holding off the Huskies, Cats vs. Dogs, Kpassagnon and Kansas City are Super Bowl Bound! Jan 21, 2020

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Big Game Jermaine came through once again, as the Villanova Wildcats held off the UConn Huskies on Saturday. Jermaine Samuels topped off a strong second half performance with the dagger to preserve the win. Now, the 'Cats return back to the Big East slate with a top 15 matchup against the Butler Bulldogs, who are trying to shake off a two-game losing streak. Then, before we hit another crowded mailbag, we take a moment to shoutout Tanoh Kpassagnon and his Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs teammates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Jersey Retirements, Dodging DePaul, UConn Preview, and More! Jan 16, 2020

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Ryan Arcidiacono and Kyle Lowry will officially be G.O.A.T.ed when they have their jerseys retired in February. Huge shoutout to the iconic Wright era point guards. There are plenty of opinions regarding the next pair to receive the honor, and we weigh in. Afterwards, we look at the DePaul Blue Demons game and the overtime escape act. Then, we gear up for a final showdown with the American Conference edition of the UConn Huskies, before they move to the Big East next year. Wouldn't it be great to sweep the three-year series? Lastly, there's a crowded mailbag, including pineapples on pizzas, inbounds plays, a would-you-rather Duke or Kentucky question, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Big Day for Mr. Bey, DePaul Preview, and More! Jan 14, 2020

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Being the Georgetown Hoyas just never gets old. Saddiq Bey exploded for a highly efficient 33-point performance against the Hoyas, leading the way in the Villanova Wildcats' victory. It was another solid defensive performance against opposing key players, and it looks like the 'Cats aren't sleeping in the streets anymore with a solid team-wide shooting performance. Next up for the 'Cats is a showdown with the DePaul Blue Demons, who are hungry for their first Big East win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Cardiac 'Cats, It's 'Pitch Blue,' and is 'Nova Sleeping in the Streets? Jan 09, 2020

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The Villanova Wildcats pulled off their first road victory in Big East play this season, doing it in come-from-behind fashion. After a real slow start, Villanova turned it on in the second half, raising the intensity defensively. It also helped having a 24-point performance from Collin Gillespie, some crucial plays in the closing minutes, and a clutch offensive rebound by Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. It was certainly an impressive win for the 'Cats, who continue to elevate their play on the defensive end. Offensively, is Villanova's recent shooting woes just a rough patch or a sign of more troubling things down the road? Also, we discuss the WIldcats' slick new alternative jersey that's pitch blue -- not black -- and where they stand among the others, as well as take a look ahead to Saturday's game against the Georgetown Hoyas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Onwards to Omaha, First Episode of 2020, and More! Jan 07, 2020

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Happy New Year! The State of the Nova Nation is back after a holiday hiatus, and there a couple of games to look back upon, with showdowns against the Xavier Musketeers and Marquette Golden Eagles. It's early in conference play, but across the conference it's looking like road wins are going to be even harder to come by than usual. Can AP Coach of the Decade Jay Wright get his Villanova Wildcats to regroup in time for their trip to Omaha? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Down goes Kansas, Lockdown D, Transitioning to Big East Play, Maddy Buckets, and More! Dec 24, 2019

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The Villanova Wildcats got an early Christmas present, as they were able to hang on for a one-point upset victory over the visiting Kansas Jayhawks. It was a back-and-forth game, and while 'Nova was able to hit the big shots in crucial moments, its defensive effort is what stole the show. The 'Cats had their best showing on that end of the court so far this season. Is this a sign that things are going to turn the corner? We also take a look ahead to next week's Big East opener with the Xavier Musketeers and preview the first conference game of the season. We also discuss the new uniforms, Maddy Siegrist's new record, Coach of the Decade, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Painter for CAA Player of the Year, 'Nova-Kansas rematch, and more! Dec 19, 2019

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The Villanova Wildcats might have dodged a bullet. After the game against the Delaware Blue Hens, Dylan Painter made his official debut with his new squad on Tuesday night and killed it off the bench, supplying a team-high 19 points in 18 minutes in a win over in-state rival Delaware State. After starting up the Dylan Painter CAA Player of the Year campaign, we dive into the upcoming clash with No. 1-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. We preview Saturday's big game, from on the court matchups, to crowd sizes, key players to watch for, and everything else in between. We finish things off with another loaded mailbag at the end of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: From Blue Hens to Jayhawks Dec 17, 2019

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The Villanova Wildcats were able to successfully fend off the Delaware Blue Hens in their late comeback attempt for their teammate Dylan Painter. No revenge was had, but now the 'Cats can turn their eyes to the upcoming matchup with the No. 1-ranked Kansas Jayhawks. We look back at the Never Forget Tribute Classic showdown, as well as the new edition of the polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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