[3] Villanova competed as an independent until joining the Colonial Athletic Association in 2002; winning the CAA tournament for their first title in 2009.

[5] Villanova also made their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2009 but lost in the first round to the top-seeded Virginia, 18–6.

The Wildcats secured their first NCAA Tournament appearance after earning an at-large bid, marking a milestone in the program's history.

That season also featured Villanova's first win over a top-10 opponent, solidifying their place on the national stage.

Conference tournament champion †NCAA canceled 2020 collegiate activities due to the COVID-19 virus.