Villanova University men’s basketball standout and South Orange native Mark Armstrong inspires students during visit to Philadelphia elementary school

Villanova University men’s basketball standout and South Orange native Mark Armstrong inspires students during visit to Philadelphia elementary school

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Villanova University men’s basketball star player Mark Armstrong, a South Orange native, visited Olney Elementary School in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 22, delivering school supplies to 12 select students and also donated a check of $1,500. Armstrong spoke to several classes about the importance of education and staying in school, signed autographs […]

South Orange native and Villanova basketball standout Mark Armstrong competes for Team USA at World Cup in Hungary

South Orange native and Villanova basketball standout Mark Armstrong competes for Team USA at World Cup in Hungary

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — South Orange native Mark Armstrong, who completed a successful freshman season for the Villanova University men’s basketball team, was a member of the USA U-19 national team that competed in the FIBA under-19 basketball World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary, from June 24 to July 2. Armstrong, a 6-foot-3 guard, was one of […]

South Orange resident and Villanova University-bound Mark Armstrong enjoys stellar hoops career at Saint Peter’s Prep

South Orange resident and Villanova University-bound Mark Armstrong enjoys stellar hoops career at Saint Peter’s Prep

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Villanova University basketball program, under the leadership of head coach Jay Wright, is unquestionably one of the best in the nation. The Wildcats, who won the NCAA Division 1 Tournament titles in 2016 and 2018 for their first national titles, advanced to the NCAA Final Four in New Orleans, La., […]