Villanova outlasted St. John’s in five sets, rallying from two set losses to earn a BIG EAST win at Jake Nevin Fieldhouse. Abby Harrell and Campbell McKinnon led the Wildcats with 13 kills apiece, and McKinnon delivered the match-winning kill.

By the Numbers
  • Villanova won 27-25, 11-25, 25-20, 14-25, 15-10.
  • Harrell and McKinnon had 13 kills each; Harrell added 13 digs, and McKinnon recorded 4 blocks.
  • Alyssa Nelson had 43 assists, and Mina Diggs led both teams with 20 digs.
  • Villanova improved to 6-1 at home.
Yes, But

The Wildcats had to withstand two decisive St. John’s surges: the Red Storm won the second and fourth sets by double-digit margins. Villanova’s response in the fifth set proved decisive, as it built an early lead and closed out the match.

What's Next

Villanova wraps up its four-match homestand against Seton Hall tomorrow at 7 p.m. EDT.

Bottom Line

Villanova showed it could reset after lopsided setbacks—and its biggest contributors delivered when the match was on the line.