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Villanova starting forward out for season with torn ACL
Matt Hodge, a native of Belgium, will miss the rest of the season after suffering the injury in a loss to St. John's.
Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:07am
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Villanova starting forward Matt Hodge has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season, the school announced on Monday. Hodge, a 6-foot-8 native of Belgium, was injured during Villanova's 89-57 loss to then-No. 15 St. John's on Saturday. He started 29 games in his first season playing for the Wildcats after sitting out the 2024-25 season due to an NCAA initial eligibility ruling.
Why it matters
Hodge's injury is a significant blow to Villanova, which is 22-7 overall and 13-5 in the Big East. The Wildcats will be the No. 3 seed in the upcoming Big East Tournament, and Hodge's absence will force the team to adjust its lineup and rotation as it looks to make a deep postseason run.
The details
Hodge averaged 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season. The injury will require surgery, and he will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
- Hodge was injured on Saturday, March 1, 2026 during Villanova's loss to St. John's.
- Villanova announced Hodge's season-ending injury on Monday, March 3, 2026.
The players
Matt Hodge
A 6-foot-8 starting forward for the Villanova Wildcats who averaged 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game before suffering a season-ending torn ACL injury.
Villanova Wildcats
The men's basketball team of Villanova University, which is currently 22-7 overall and 13-5 in the Big East Conference.
What’s next
Hodge will undergo surgery to repair the torn ACL and begin his rehabilitation process, with the goal of returning to the court for the 2026-27 season.
The takeaway
Hodge's injury is a significant setback for Villanova, which will have to adjust its lineup and rotation as it prepares for the Big East Tournament and postseason play without one of its key starters.
