The Villanova Wildcats (4-4, 2-3 CAA) are looking to rebound after sustaining back-to-back losses over the last couple of weeks.
After losing a close game against Elon for homecoming, the 'Cats playoff dreams are looking bleak--unless if they win out for the last three games of the season.
Their opponent this week, Richmond (4-4, 2-3 CAA), is in a similar situation. Usually one of the top dogs in the CAA in recent years, the Spiders are tied with the Wildcats in seventh place.
In a way, this is virtually a playoff game. The winner keeps its postseason hopes alive, while the loser can pretty much guarantee the season will be informally over.