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Pope Leo's alum Villanova takes on Notre Dame in men's and women's basketball in Rome

NPR | By Gabriel J. Sánchez,
Justine Kenin
Published October 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM CDT

The Pope's alum Villanova is taking on Notre Dame in men's and women's basketball in Rome. The international play is a first in season openers for these American Catholic schools.

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Gabriel J. Sánchez
Gabriel J. Sánchez is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered.
Justine Kenin
Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered.
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