Villanova Reaches Third Final Four In 31 Years After Win Over Kansas
Villanova reaches their first Final Four since 2009.
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Villanova reaches their first Final Four since 2009.
No. 2 Villanova (32-5) will battle top-seed Kansas (33-4) Saturday night in the South Regional.
On today's show, Rich discussed whether or not Republican infighting could be permanently destroying the party, Villanova's continued advancement in the NCAA Tournament, and whether or not allegations made by the National Inquirer regarding Senator Ted Cruz are news worthy. At 4pm Vice President of Government Affairs at Campbell Soup Company, Kelly Johnston, joined the show to discuss government mandates on GMO labeling. At 4:30pm Cyber Intelligence Technology Expert, Paul Ruppert, checked in to discuss cyber terrorism and data encryption.
Villanova will take on Oklahoma in the Final Four on Saturday, April 2nd.
Villanova is shooting 60% (97-for-162) and holding opponents to 44% (73-164) in the NCAA Tournament.
The key matchup on Saturday will be Nova's senior PG Ryan Arcidiacono going up against KU's junior PG Frank Mason III.
Angelo Cataldi, Reuben Frank, and Merrill Reese urge you to get behind Villanova.
Nova Nation is sweeping across the Delaware Valley, as they played in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night to move forward in the NCAA Tournament to the Elite 8.
Villanova is heading to the Elite 8 after a few easy wins.
No. 2 seed Villanova is on to Saturday's Elite Eight after a 92-69 rout of No. 3 Miami on Thursday night.
There's no team in the Sweet 16 playing better than Villanova right now.
Here's a look at the starters and other stats for Thursday's Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament game between Villanova and Miami.
Villanova is a four-point favorite tonight vs. Miami in the Sweet 16.
More than 100 fans gathered on campus this morning to cheer on the team as they departed for Kentucky on the road to college basketball's national championship.
Miami is 27-7 and finished third in the powerful ACC Conference.
What was gnawing at Villanova was a seven-year inch that they had to dispose of on Sunday.
The Villanova Wildcats made it clear from the start there would be no early exit this time.
The Wildcats have another chance to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. They haven't been there since their run to the Final Four in 2009. This senior class will go down as the winningest in school history but it hasn't gotten past the second round.
The loss by Temple also denied the Delaware Valley an all-Big 5 Matchup on Sunday. Villanova advanced with ease as the Wildcats blew past UNC Asheville, 86-56.
Villanova defeated UNC Asheville 86-56 on Friday afternoon, behind Daniel Ochefu's 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Here's a look at the starters and other stats for Friday's second round NCAA Tournament game between Villanova and UNC-Asheville.
Offices may be sparse with employees Friday as three college teams in the Philadelphia area will be playing in the big dance.
Chris discussed a Republican contested convention, the role of Pennsylvania in the election and Lindsey Graham campaigning for Ted Cruz. He also discussed Elizabeth Warren's non-existent Presidential endorsement, Michelle Obama not running for President andthoughts on the conservative establishment. Chris spoke with Chris Butler at 7am.
On today's show, Rich discussed the possibility of a contested convention, Donald Trump's declaration that he wouldn't participate in another debate until the general election, and whether or not it's sexist to say that Hillary Clinton shouts when she speaks. At 4:30pm former Pennsylvania Governor, Ed Rendell, checked in to recap last night's primaries. At 5:15pm former Chairman of the RNC, Michael Steele, joined the show to breakdown how a possible contested convention could unfold.
Governor Kasich quickly won over the crowd of about 600 people.
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The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
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