Editing Villanova University (section)

== Athletics ==

Villanova competes in the Big East Conference across multiple sports, with men's basketball achieving particular prominence through national championships in 2016 and 2018 under coach Jay Wright. These championships followed the 1985 title, making Villanova one of the most successful programs in college basketball history. Basketball success generates national visibility and alumni enthusiasm that extends beyond typical expectations for the university's size and athletic conference.<ref name="villanova"/>

Football competes in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), where the Wildcats have won national championships in 2009 and contended regularly for FCS titles. Cross country, track, and other sports maintain competitive programs, while the Big East affiliation provides competition against peer Catholic universities including Georgetown, Seton Hall, and St. John's. Athletic facilities have expanded significantly, with the Finneran Pavilion and Davis Center supporting basketball and other programs.<ref name="villanova"/>