Villanova takes on Davidson in non-conference baseball action at Wilson Field on Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Davidson, North Carolina.  Credit - Tim Cowie/Tim Cowie Photography
Tim Cowie/Tim Cowie Photography

Baseball

Weekday Matchup Brings Penn To Villanova Ballpark

VILLANOVA, PA. – Villanova looks to get even with a home weekday matchup against Penn University om April 10th.  First pitch is set for 3:00 pm at Villanova Ballpark at Plymouth. Live Stats and Watch links are available on Vilanova's website.

Wednesday, April 10 | 3:00 p.m. EST
Villanova: TBD
Penn: TBD
 
Familiar Foe Comes To Town: Villanova and Penn faced off earlier this season on March 13th in Philadelphia at Tommy Lasorda Field.  The Wildcats opened the game with a three-run homer by Jason Neff, but the Quackers would score the next eight runs to take the matchup 8-3. Overall Villanova holds a 6-51 record over Penn.
 
Last Time Out: Villanova hosted St. John's this past weekend for a three-game series.  The Red Storm took all three matchups which included a 3-1, 13 inning battle on Sunday.
 
Jack at Bat: Jack O'Reilly leads the BIG EAST in doubles with 12.  The grad senior has been consistent at the plate for the Wildcats all season.
 
Looking into the Quakers
  • The Penn Quakers are off to a 13-14 start and are 8-6 since their last matchup with Villanova.
  • Wyatt Henseler has been great at the plate for Penn.  After breaking the Ivy League career home runs record, Henseler leads the conference with 13 on the season while also being in second place for RBI per game with a 1.15 average.
Print Friendly Version

Players Mentioned

Jack O

#36 Jack O'Reilly

UT
6' 4"
Graduate Student
Sr.
Jason Neff

#3 Jason Neff

C
6' 3"
Graduate Student
Gr.

Players Mentioned

Jack O

#36 Jack O'Reilly

6' 4"
Graduate Student
Sr.
UT
Jason Neff

#3 Jason Neff

6' 3"
Graduate Student
Gr.
C