Villanova baseball heads to Delaware State on April 7 for the second round of the Liberty Bell Classic after a tough BIG EAST series against Butler, where they were swept. Despite strong performances from Brayden Leonard and Collin Quintano, who contributed multiple home runs and RBIs, Villanova lost all three games. They hold a perfect 3-0 record against Delaware State historically, winning their last encounter 12-0. Currently, Delaware State struggles with a 2-26 record, coming off a series of losses.

By the Numbers
  • Villanova's Brayden Leonard leads the team with a .320 batting average and 32 hits.
  • Collin Quintano has 7 home runs and 22 RBIs this season.
State of Play
  • Villanova's recent struggles resulted in a three-game sweep by Butler.
  • Delaware State is facing difficulties, entering this matchup with only 2 wins this season.
What's Next

Following the game against Delaware State, Villanova will dive back into BIG EAST play with a series against Xavier starting April 10.

Bottom Line

For Villanova to regain momentum, they must capitalize on their favorable history against Delaware State and leverage recent standout performances from key players as they transition into conference matchups.