VILLANOVA, Pa. – Villanova Athletics, in association with Playfly Sports, today announced a multi-year partnership with Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service, independent mortgage companies and a top Veterans Administration (VA) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender in the U.S.  
 
As part of this agreement – facilitated by Playfly Sports, the exclusive multi-media rights partner of Villanova Athletics – Wildcat fans will see Freedom Mortgage integrated into many Villanova sporting events throughout the year, including Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, and Men's & Women's Lacrosse.  
 
"We could not be any more excited to build a partnership with a company like Freedom Mortgage and welcome them to NovaNation with open arms," said Villanova Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Jackson. "This is an historic collaboration in terms of size and scope, and we look forward to the innovative activations that we will bring to our respective communities."
 
An early highlight of this partnership will be the Freedom for Your Dream Villanova Basketball Experience, where one Villanova fan, along with three guests, will win tickets to a home women's or men's basketball game at Finneran Pavilion, access to a VIP suite, a behind-the-scenes tour, official Villanova gear and more.  
 
"Education at institutions like Villanova is a tremendous advantage for those who choose to expand their learning," said Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage president and CEO. "The more people we can help increase their knowledge, the stronger our communities will become.  
 
"Freedom Mortgage is proud to be the official mortgage partner of Villanova Athletics. Our company, which helps many achieve their dream of homeownership, was founded in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey area – where Villanova University has become an academic and sports staple. Shared experiences expand human understanding and cooperation, which help to strengthen our communities. Supporting Villanova is an embodiment of our philosophy and why we support the arts, sports and education. We look forward to supporting the many sports the University offers to both women and men, and we'll be cheering them on."   
 
The Villanova Men's Basketball team returns to action on Friday night when it hosts Maryland at Finneran Pavilion, while the Women's Basketball team will play its home opener on Sunday afternoon vs. Temple at Finneran Pavilion.