Villanova XC Eyes 2026 Nationals | Villanova Wildcats Basketball News

Villanova’s cross country teams are poised for a breakout 2026 season, with both men’s and women’s squads loaded with talent and fresh faces ready to shine. The men’s team, led by Charlie Moore and Bailey Habler, returns with four new freshmen who could race immediately thanks to a new NCAA eligibility rule — despite the steep jump from high school to 10Ks. Coaches are closely monitoring their progress through heart rate data and blood tests. On the women’s side, seniors like Tilly O’Conner anchor a squad that placed fourth regionally and aims for nationals again, while freshmen Zoe Mosher, Maeve Smith, and Hannah Jicha show early promise. Both teams hit the trails hard as they gear up for the Main Line Invitational on September 18th — women’s race at 4:45 PM, men’s at 5:30 PM. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://villanovan.com/34875/sports/villanova-cross-country-2026-season-preview/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/59e03ef5d0247224 Report issues to [email protected].