Aug. 15, 2001

VILLANOVA, Pa. - The Villanova Wildcats are scheduled to land in Rome and begin an 11-day of the city. Here is the information on game dates and opponents as it stands prior to departure:

Game 1

Friday, Aug. 17: Villanova vs. Sanpio XBBC.

Time: 8:15 p.m. local time (3:15 p.m. E.D.T.)

Site: Luverno

Game 2

Sunday, Aug. 19: Villanova vs. Egyptian National Team

Time: 6:30 p.m. local time (1:30 p.m. E.D.T.)

Site: Porto San Giorgio

Game 3

Monday, Aug. 20: Villanova vs. Italian National Team

Time: 8:30 p.m. local time (3:30 p.m. E.D.T.)

Game 4

Tuesday, Aug. 21: Villanova vs. Castel Maggiore

Time: 8:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. E.D.T.)

Site: San Marino

Game 5

Wednesday, Aug. 22: Villanova vs. Rome or Rimini

Time: 8 or 10:00 p.m. local time (3:00 or 5:00 p.m. E.D.T.)

Site: San Marino

Villanova.com will be with the Wildcats and posting updates from Italy. Results can also be obtained by dialing the Wildcat Sports Hotline at 1-888-400-6682 (NOVA).