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1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team

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1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
ConferenceIndependent
Record20–5
Head coach
Home arenaVillanova Field House
Seasons
← 1937–38
1939–40 →

The 1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1970–71 NCAA University Division men's basketball season. The team was led by head coach Alex Severance and played its home games on campus at Villanova Field House in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

The independent Wildcats reached the program's first Final Four during the first-ever NCAA tournament before falling to Ohio State, 53–36, in the National semifinals. Villanova finished with a 20–5 (.800) record.

Roster

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1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Height Weight Year Hometown
Walter Burlington
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on

Schedule and results

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Date
time, TV
Rank# Opponent# Result Record Site
city, state
Regular season
NCAA Tournament
Mar 17, 1939*
vs. Brown
East Regional Final – Elite Eight
W 42–30  20–4
Palestra 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 18, 1939*
vs. Ohio State
National Semifinal – Final Four
L 36–53  20–5
Palesta 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
E=East.

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References

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  1. ^ "1938-39 Villanova Wildcats Schedule and Results". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "2019–20 Villanova Men's Basketball Media Guide". Villanova University Athletics. Retrieved August 18, 2023.