Villanova athletics report results in golf and men's basketball

The Villanova golf team secured third place out of 11 teams at the SHU Fall Classic in New Haven, Connecticut, finishing with a total score of 892 (+28). Vibhav Alokam achieved a top-five finish, tying for fifth with a score of 220. Evan Rohde also placed in the top 10, tying for 10th. The team is scheduled to compete next at the Delaware Intercollegiate.

In men’s basketball, Villanova opened its 2026-27 season with a 77-55 exhibition victory against Rutgers at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The game marked the collegiate debut of 7-foot-3 freshman Luigi Suigo, who recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks in 30 minutes of play.