Villanova Basketball Teams Arrive in Rome for Season-Opening Doubleheader
Villanova University's men's and women's basketball teams have arrived in Rome for their season-opening doubleheader against Notre Dame and a papal audience.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 29, 2026 —
Villanova University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have arrived in Rome ahead of a season-opening doubleheader against Notre Dame. The teams are also scheduled to attend a papal audience, according to the information provided about the trip.
The announcement places both Villanova programs in Rome for the opening of their seasons and links the visit to two events: the basketball doubleheader and the audience. Further details about the schedule were not provided. The date and venue for the games, the timing of the audience and the identity of the pope are not specified.
The available information also does not say whether the men’s and women’s teams will each play Notre Dame, or provide game times, travel arrangements or details about other participants. No statements from the university, coaches or players were included.
As described, the Rome visit combines the teams’ season openers with a papal audience. The length of the trip and any additional activities were not provided. No scores, results or information about what happens after the events are available in the summary.
For now, the confirmed details are limited: Villanova’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have arrived in Rome, where they are set for a season-opening doubleheader against Notre Dame and a papal audience. Further information about the event schedule and the teams’ plans was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by ANDREW DAMPF, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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