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1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team

The 1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1938-39 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.

1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball
Independent
20–5
Alex Severance (3rd season)
Villanova Field House

The 1938–39 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team represented Villanova University during the 1938-39 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.

Datetime, TV	Opponent#	Result	Record	Site city, state
Feb 17, 1939*	vs. St. Joseph	W 36–8		Palestra Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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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