April 05, 2016
Less than 24 hours after winning their first title in 31 years, the Villanova Wildcats returned to campus on Tuesday afternoon as a few thousand fans packed into their football stadium to welcome coach Jay Wright and his team home.
The crowd at Villanova Stadium waiting for the Wildcats to arrive. pic.twitter.com/omH4ABHO6S
— Matt Mullin (@matt_mullin) April 5, 2016
The scoreboard at @VillanovaU waiting for the national champs to arrive... pic.twitter.com/Jlq0lM782E
— Matt Mullin (@matt_mullin) April 5, 2016
But the homecoming party actually started when they landed at Philadelphia International Airport.
Wheels down in Philadelphia! Feels great to be home #NovaNation #NationalChamps pic.twitter.com/VwySNP7E73
— Villanova MBB (@NovaMBB) April 5, 2016
Thank you everyone who came out to the airport to welcome us home! pic.twitter.com/BCVNQzZrLd
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) April 5, 2016
They then received a police escort down I-95 and I-476 as to not keep the fans waiting in to cold too long.
And when the team finally arrived on campus, it was bedlam.
The champs are home. pic.twitter.com/xzwwyY1gMD
— Matt Mullin (@matt_mullin) April 5, 2016
Jay Wright returns home to @VillanovaU after winning the title. (And yes, I left him hanging...) pic.twitter.com/LQXDwiNAX4
— Matt Mullin (@matt_mullin) April 5, 2016
After the big welcome, Wright took to the stage to thank NovaNation for their support all season before introducing some of the players -- including captains Ryan Arcidiacono and Daniel Ochefu, as well as Monday night's hero Kris Jenkins.
WATCH: 'Nova players thank the fans
All in all, it was a well-deserved celebration -- one that will continue on Friday when the Wildcats parade through Philadelphia.
NOVA NATION YOU ARE THE BEST! pic.twitter.com/S60JFnPqaY
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) April 5, 2016
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