Wildcats Make It Count

Villanova Athletics stood out with achievements worth celebrating

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In competition, in the classroom, in the community, across the conference and nationally, Villanova Athletics stood out with achievements worth celebrating.

45

STRAIGHT SEMESTERS ABOVE A 3.0 GPA

Villanova Athletics has maintained a department GPA of at least 3.0 for 45 consecutive semesters

24

VARSITY TEAMS ABOVE 3.2 GPA

All 24 Villanova varsity teams posted a fall 2025 semester GPA above 3.2

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SCHOOLS WITH THREE POSTSEASON RUNS

Villanova was one of only five schools with both men's and women's basketball in the NCAA Tournament and football in either the FCS or CFP Playoffs

4,200

SERVICE HOURS

Student-athletes completed 4,200 hours of service during more than 40 events this year

98%

NCAA GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE SCORE

This number places the University among just 16 Division I programs nationwide at 98% or higher

13

BIG EAST TITLES

Women's Swimming & Diving extended its dynasty with 13 consecutive BIG EAST Conference championships

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MAJOR BIG EAST BASKETBALL AWARDS

Devin Askew (Sixth Man), Tyler Perkins (Most Improved) and Brynn McCurry (Most Improved) all earned conference honors

125

STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH 4.0 GPAS

In 2025, 125 Villanova student-athletes achieved perfect 4.0 grade-point averages

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MAAC AWARDS FOR WOMEN'S WATER POLO

Riley Hull (MAAC Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference), Ella Mattocks (Second Team All-Conference), and Gracin Kerry and Layla Canales (both Third Team All-Conference) all earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference honors

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