Emma and Pat give you their instant reaction from Villanova's defeat in New Jersey at the hands of the Seton Hall Pirates. They debate the ramifications to this loss for Nova's tournament hopes, highlight the unforced errors that cost the Cats' the game and take a look ahead to the impending visit from Creighton on Saturday. They finish the show by answering your questions in the mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 71-60 win over Providence on Saturday afternoon. But first, the duo discuss how this win impacts the NCAA Tournament chances of 'Nova, PC and other Big East teams. They talk about Villanova's dynamic defense over the course of the last month and how Justin Moore has turned back into the leader of this team. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview Villanova's next "play-in" game against Seton Hall on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Pat breaks down Villanova's comprehensive takedown of the Georgetown Hoya's on Tuesday night at the Pavilion. He spotlights the Wildcat's recent dominance in the series, the combination of Eric Dixon and Justin Moore as well as the enhanced ball movement which was on display. He then previews the Cats' drip north to the AMP on Saturday before finishing with the mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Pat takes you through Villanova's 78-54 defeat at the hands of the UConn Huskies. He dissects the offensive approach, focuses on Nova's tendency to allow for kill shots and compares the styles of Brendan Hausen vs Cam Spencer. He then discusses the upcoming Georgetown game before analyzing what is needed down the stretch from Nova to keep a NCAA Tournament bid alive. Be sure to follow the show on X @SoNNpod, subscribe wherever you listen and leave us a rating.
Emma and Pat break down Villanova's bubbly 72-62 win over Butler on Tuesday night. The duo discuss Justin Moore's resurgent performance, the team's strong offensive night and Butler's questionable decisions on guarding Eric Dixon. Then they debate Nova's future in the NCAAT with five games left in the regular season before answering questions from a fan mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat are back to catch you up on Villanova's 70-54 win against Georgetown over the weekend. The two discuss the emergence of Brendan Hausen, the evolution of Eric Dixon's passing as well as TJ Bamba's sustained success. They then preview the upcoming visit from the Butler Bulldogs before closing with some trends that the Cats' are showing of late. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 80-54 win over Seton Hall on Super Bowl Sunday. The duo discuss 'Nova's offensive crispness, Dixon's dominant performance and Hausen's explosive three-point performance. Then, they take a step back and talk about the future performance of the Big East conference in this year's NCAA Tournament. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 56-53 loss to Xavier at the Cintas Center on Wednesday night. In this instant game recap episode, the duo discuss Nova's inability to finish around the rim, the team's consistent slow start and of course, the final possession where Nova did not get off a shot attempt to tie the game. Then, Emma and Pat answer questions from the biggest mailbag so far this season. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a review and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat take you through Villanova's 68-50 win over the Providence Friars on Sunday night. The duo discuss if the win was more fueled from the Friars lack of firepower or Villanova's defense, Kim English's reaction, the balanced offensive attack as well as the impact of Lance Ware and more. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat break down the state of Villanova basketball after losing 88-81 in double OT to Butler. They discuss Villanova's NCAA Tournament chances after a four-game losing streak, Kyle Neptune's coaching status and the team's performance at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Then, the duo preview Nova's rematch against Marquette on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Pat reacts to Villanova's 70-50 blowout loss to the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. He voices his frustration for the flat performance and discusses some of the factors that led to the drubbing. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 66-65 loss to No. 1 ranked UConn on Saturday night. The duo discuss how a key new stat, kill shots, impacted Nova's slow start, how Lance Ware's minutes are hurting the defense, and whether this loss was a moral victory. Then, Emma and Pat preview Nova's rematch against St. John's at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Please subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat preview Villanova's upcoming matchup against the new No. 1 team in the country, UConn, on Saturday night. The duo recap UConn's season so far, highlight new faces on the team and debate Villanova's game plan against the well-balanced squad. Then, they answer a mailbag of listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a review and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat are back to bring you their reaction to Villanova's 87-74 loss to Marquette on Monday afternoon. They take you through the factors that contributed to the Cats' worst defensive game of the year as well as the bright spots they saw on offense. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma welcomes Eugene Rapay (@erapay5) back on the podcast to preview Villanova's matchup versus DePaul on Friday night. The duo predict Villanova's game plan for the game and discuss how the 'Cats can rebound on offense. Then, Emma and Eugene answer a full bag of mailbag questions, ranging from home court advantage implications to Justin Moore's injury impact. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma is joined by a State of the Nova Nation legend, Eugene Rapay (erapay5), to break down Villanova's loss to St. John's at home. The duo discuss the team's lack of in-game execution, recent substitution decisions, and Kyle Neptune's play design. Then, they talk about where this loss leaves Villanova with a third straight home game against DePaul coming up on Friday night. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a review and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 66-65 win over Xavier at the Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday night. The duo discuss every hectic and confusing detail of this game, including 'Nova's defensive and rebounding breakdown in the second half, rotation sets and late-game execution. Then, they talk about the positives from Villanova's win, and the fact that Villanova is now undefeated at the top of the conference. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave us a review and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat are back to prep you for Villanova's faceoff with Xavier on Wednesday night after the holiday break. They catch you up on the musketeers season so far and what to look for when the Wildcats take the court. They finish the show with a lookback at what they learned about Villanova basketball in 2023 and what they're looking for in 2024. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod. Happy New Year Nova Nation!
Pat reacts to Villanova's shocking road win against the Creighton Blue Jays on Wednesday night. He spotlights Eric Dixon's performance, the Cats' much improved second half as well as a breakdown for how the defense was able to limit the damage. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a rating and follow us on X @SoNNpod.
Emma and Pat preview Villanova's matchup against Creighton on Wednesday night. The duo discuss how Nova can defend Creighton's high-octane offense, how Kyle Neptune can experiment with the big men in the rotation, and how important it is for TJ Bamba to have a breakout game. Then, they answer questions from the listener mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a review and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod.