Villanova Men’s Basketball Opens Up Exhibition Play Against Rutgers

Villanova Men’s Basketball Opens Up Exhibition Play Against Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, NJ – While Villanova men’s basketball last played on March 20, it feels like only weeks have passed since its season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Villanova returned to play on Sunday to open its 2026-27 season with a 77-55 exhibition win over Rutgers on the road at Jersey Mike’s Arena. It was the first look at Villanova’s roster with true game action outside of an interquad scrimmage in July. The exhibition was an…

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Men's Basketball's Rally Falls Just Short in 77-75 Loss to Villanova

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Down 11 with under three minutes to play, Rutgers men's basketball stormed all the way back and had the ball with a chance to take the lead in the final seconds, but Villanova held on for a 77-75 win Sunday afternoon in front of 5,930 fans at Jersey Mike's Arena.