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Sports Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:10 AM · 1 min read

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Villanova relies on 'power of the pope' going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame — Rome Sports news

Villanova's basketball teams are set to open their season in Italy with a doubleheader against Notre Dame. The event, called the Eternal City Tip-Off, takes place in Rome on Sunday. Villanova coach Kevin Willard, familiar with Italy, is excited about…

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