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The State of the Nova Nation podcast

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01:22:55

State of the Nova Nation: 2022-23 Season in Review

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2023/03/21

Emma and Pat take you through all the questions you're curious about now that the book has been closed on the 2022-23 season. The duo discuss impressions of Kyle Neptune after year one, who stays/who goes, what Villanova's strategy in the transfer portal should be, how the season will be remembered and so much more. They also take you through the run the Lady Cats are on after Denise Dillon's squad punched their ticket to the sweet 16. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating and follow

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00:42:53

State of the Nova Nation: Flaming Out

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2023/03/16

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 62-57 first-round NIT loss to Liberty on Tuesday night. The duo discuss Mark Armstrong's encouraging role in the starting lineup, Trey Patterson's DNP and the offense's struggles. Then, they touch on Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels' last games in Villanova uniforms. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview the most exciting first round matchups for Big East teams in the NCAA Tournament and debate who has the highest ceiling for a deep run. Be sure to subscribe to the show,

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01:05:52

State of the Nova Nation: Dancing in the Dark

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2023/03/14

Emma and Pat break down a busy week of Villanova basketball as the men's team gets left out of the NCAA Tournament and the women's team draws a No. 4 seed. First, the duo discuss takeaways from the Big East Tournament, including Villanova's defensive meltdown, Marquette's run and the couching carousel in the conference. Then, they preview Nova's NIT matchup against the 3-point happy Liberty Flames on Tuesday night. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview the women's teams' path to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA

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01:09:21

State of the Nova Nation: 2023 Big East Tournament...

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2023/03/07

Emma and Pat welcome Matt St. Jean (@mattstdream), co-host of the Road to the Garden podcast, onto the show to preview the upcoming Big East Tournament. The trio discuss award season, and whether any players in the conference got snubbed. Then, they talk about each team's biggest weakness, potential match up scenarios for Villanova, and which team is in the most prime position to lift the trophy on Saturday night. Lastly, Emma and Pat answer a mailbag of listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to

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00:41:51

State of the Nova Nation: Riding the Wave

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2023/03/02

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 76-72 win at Seton Hall on Tuesday night to complete the season sweep of the Pirates. The duo discuss Nova's pristine free throw shooting, the offense's balanced effort and Cam Whitmore's strong play of late. They also talk about a few negatives from the game, including Nova's poor offensive rebounding performance. Then, Emma and Pat transition towards a preview of the UConn Huskies as Villanova looks to win its fourth straight Quad One game to finish out the

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00:42:04

State of the Nova Nation: Hello Hope

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2023/02/28

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 79-67 win over Creighton on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. The duo discuss Eric Dixon's dominant 31-point performance, the game-winning strategy from the coaching staff and the team's ability to string together two straight Quad One wins. Then, Emma and Pat preview 'Nova's match up at Seton Hall on Tuesday night while talking about the larger implications of this game in the Big East conference. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating and follow

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00:44:52

State of the Nova Nation: The Best Win of the Season

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2023/02/23

Emma breaks down Villanova's 64-63 win at the Cintas Center over Xavier on Tuesday night. She talks about the importance of this win, including it being Villanova's first Quad 1 win of the season, the best road win of the season and the first time Xavier has lost at home in conference play this season. She discusses Justin Moore's game-changing offensive performance, the defense's ability to limit Xavier's multiple scoring threats and Kyle Neptune's adaptability and risk-taking measures with the

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00:53:13

State of the Nova Nation: With Allan Ray

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2023/02/21

Emma and Pat welcome Villanova legend Allan Ray (@ARayfor3) on the podcast for an exciting conversation about the state of Villanova basketball. The trio discuss the team's road mindset, leadership amidst a losing season, and specifics about the team's offensive and defensive game plan. Allan also gives his perspective on Villanova's floor and ceiling for the remainder of the season. Finally, Emma and Pat preview Villanova's match up against Xavier at the Cintas Center on Tuesday night. Be sure to

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01:01:42

State of the Nova Nation: Showing Some Bite

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2023/02/16

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 62-50 win over Butler at the Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday night. The duo discuss the team's improved defense of late, but the offense's questionable game plan. Then, they preview Villanova's match up against Providence on the road on Saturday to start a crucial stretch of the season for the 'Cats. Finally, Emma and Pat answer a healthy batch of questions from the mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating and follow us on Twitter

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00:50:50

State of the Nova Nation: Spreading the Love

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2023/02/14

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 58-54 win over Seton Hall at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night. The duo discuss whether this was Villanova's best win of the season, applaud Eric Dixon and the coaching staff for the great game in the paint, and debate how the rotation looks at full health. Then, Emma and Pat preview Nova's important rematch against Butler on Tuesday night and talk about how this game can set up an integral stretch for the 'Cats as the season winds down. Be sure to

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00:44:54

State of the Nova Nation: Once a Wildcat, Always a...

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2023/02/09

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 81-65 victory over DePaul on Wednesday night at the Finneran Pavilion. But most importantly, they discuss the other activities of the night, including honoring Jay Wright pre-game, retiring Jalen Brunson's jersey at halftime, and finding out mid-game that Josh Hart was traded to the New York Knicks. The duo talk about the positives from Villanova's win, like Justin Moore's first truly great offensive night since his return and Cam Whitmore's all-around

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00:45:53

State of the Nova Nation: Closing Time

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2023/02/07

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 66-61 loss to Creighton in Omaha on Saturday night. The duo start by discussing the few positives from the game, including Eric Dixon's great offensive performance. Then, they focus on the recurring detrimental traits the team has shown throughout the season: inability to close out games, poor play-calling in late-game situations and an emphasis on the 3-pt shot without proper shooting personnel. Emma and Pat set expectations for the rest of the season before

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00:37:23

State of the Nova Nation: Out of Sync

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2023/02/02

Pat recaps Villanova's late night loss to Marquette and explains why the feeling of deja vu is so prevalent for this Wildcat team. He details the themes that have held the Cats' back this season and illustrates how they impacted the game on Wednesday night. He then previews Villanova's next opponent, Creighton, before finishing with some questions from the mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes, follow it on Spotify and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod.Learn more about your ad choices

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00:44:16

State of the Nova Nation: Justin Moore Returns

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2023/01/31

Emma and Pat discuss Villanova's 70-65 loss to Providence at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday afternoon, but first, they talk about the most exciting news of the season: Justin Moore's return to play. Nearly a year after his Achilles injury, Moore played in his first game of the season on Sunday. The shooting wasn't great, but the talent and leadership is so exciting to watch. The duo break down the positives and negatives from the game, including Cam Whitmore's strong offensive performance and

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00:48:12

State of the Nova Nation: Making History & A...

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2023/01/24

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 57-49 win over St. John's at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. But first, the duo discuss Maddy Siegrist's record-breaking performance on Friday night to become the all-time leading scorer in Villanova history. Then, Emma and Pat talk Villanova's great defensive improvement, how the team played against screens and the ability to stay in the game despite a poor offensive performance. Then, they preview the huge matchup at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday

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01:12:32

State of the Nova Nation: Midterm Grades

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2023/01/19

In a creative episode, Emma and Pat dish out midterm grades for each player on the Villanova roster at this point in the season. The duo work from oldest to youngest and debate Caleb Daniels' offensive responsibility and Cam Whitmore's refinement. They also discuss who has the most room for growth for the rest of the season. Then, Emma and Pat preview Villanova's matchup against St. John's at Madison Square Garden on Friday night before opening the discussion up to listener questions. Be sure to

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00:44:36

State of the Nova Nation: A Win is a win?

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2023/01/17

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 77-73 win over Georgetown at the Finneran Pavilion on Monday afternoon. The duo briefly discuss the positives from the game, including Villanova's emphasis on playing in the paint and Mark Armstrong's second straight monster performance against Georgetown, before diving into the negatives from this game and the loss at Butler. Emma and Pat mention the team's bad second half defense, the worsening three-point defense and the concerning percentages from the

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00:49:53

State of the Nova Nation: Rock Bottom

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2023/01/12

Pat breaks down Villanova's defeat at the hands of DePaul through listener questions. He evaluates what went wrong, what stood out and where the Wildcats go from here. The mailbag also touches topics such as what should our season expectations have been, how could things have been different, as well as what impact Jay Wright could have brought the team. He then finishes with a look ahead to the 'Cats next few games against Butler and Georgetown. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and

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00:50:47

State of the Nova Nation: Falling Short Again

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2023/01/10

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 88-80 loss to Xavier at the Finneran Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. The duo discuss whether the offense or the defense was more to blame while highlighting Cam Whitmore's explosive 26-point performance, the talent on Xavier's roster and the volume of 3-point shots attempted by the 'Cats. Then, Emma and Pat preview Villanova's matchup at DePaul on Tuesday night in Chicago. They talk about how important this win is for 'Nova as its window for marquee wins grows

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01:05:07

State of the Nova Nation: Taking Care of Business

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2023/01/05

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 73-57 win over Georgetown on Wednesday night. While the first half was ugly, the duo discuss how the 'Cats rallied in the second half by playing fundamental basketball. They talk Mark Armstrong's coming out game, Jordan Longino injury repercussions and Caleb Daniels' resurgent shooting performance. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview Nova's marquee matchup against Xavier on Saturday afternoon, a must-win matchup for Villanova. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a

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