Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars

Preview · updated September 18, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Villanova Wildcats
Wildcats
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— home · — away
1st in bige
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Providence Friars
Friars
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— home · — away
13th in bige
Head coach Margot Royer-Johnson
Storylines
Stakes1st in bige
Players to watch
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PROV
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)VILL leads series 2-0 (since 2024-25)
Last meetingNov 15, 2025: VILL 3 — PROV 0 (W: VILL)

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