Villanova closed its nonconference schedule with a 3-1 road win over Wagner, powered by goals from Evangeline Minnella, Katharina Balks and Adie Minnella. The Wildcats built a two-goal lead, answered Wagner’s first-half goal, then shut down the Seahawks in the fourth quarter.

By the Numbers
  • Villanova: 10-6 overall; 7-4 in nonconference play.
  • Maddi Sears: 3 saves, 72 this season, and a career-high 10th win.
  • Adie Minnella scored her sixth goal of the season; Balks added her fourth.
Yes, But

Wagner cut Villanova’s lead to 2-1 just before halftime, and the Wildcats missed a penalty stroke in the third quarter. Villanova responded immediately with Minnella’s goal and held Wagner without a shot in the fourth.

What's Next

Villanova hosts Liberty on Friday, Oct. 30, at noon in its regular-season finale and a key BIG EAST matchup.

Bottom Line

Villanova finished nonconference play with momentum, using a timely third-quarter goal and a firm defensive close to secure its 10th win.