Villanova beat the impending blizzard with a number of successful performances at the Gotham Cup on Friday afternoon. A total of 15 athletes from the Wildcats competed in nine different events during the meet at the Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex. Highlighting the day for Villanova were personal bests in the 400 meters by senior Alyssa Lombardo (Bethlehem, Pa.) and the shot put by freshman Alex Zimmerman (Lititz, Pa.).