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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

University of Connecticut (UConn) star Paige Bueckers shoots a layup during a game earlier this season. After a historic vote, NCAA women's basketball teams will now get paid for their participating in March Madness after years of increasing viewership. (@uconnwbb/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Women’s March Madness Pay Deal Paves the Way for Gender Equality in the NCAA

By Ava Hult, Sports Staff Writer January 30, 2025

In a brand new plan approved by the NCAA this January, women’s collegiate basketball teams will soon be paid for participating in March Madness, the organization’s annual national tournament.  After...

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SWIMMING AND DIVING | Hoyas Fall to William & Mary in Senior Day Meet

By Nate Seidenstein, Special to The Hoya January 30, 2025

The Georgetown University swimming and diving team lost both sides of a Senior Day dual meet to the College of William & Mary Tribe at McCarthy Pool Jan. 25. The men’s team narrowly fell by a score...

The Washington Commanders' dream season came to an end Jan. 26 in the NFC Championship in a 55-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, in a game that saw the Eagles tie a record for the most rushing touchdowns in a playoff game and the Commanders reach their deepest point in the playoffs since the 1991-92 season. (@commanders/Instagram)

Despite NFC Championship Loss to Eagles, Commanders Saw a Revitalizing Season

By Nate Seidenstein, Special to The Hoya January 30, 2025

In the National Football League (NFL) playoffs, there are good teams and great teams. The Washington Commanders are a very good team, but they found out firsthand Sunday that the Philadelphia Eagles are...

Graduate guard Kelsey Ransom handles the ball against Marquette. The Hoyas were dealt a crushing 75-58 loss by the Golden Eagles Jan. 25. (GU Hoyas)

Georgetown Struggles Struggles With Shooting in Loss to Marquette

By Colin Liau, Sports Staff Writer January 30, 2025

On the back of a fantastic finish that saw star graduate guard Kelsey Ransom score the game-winning bucket to send St. John’s University home Jan. 22, Georgetown hoped to carry their momentum into their...

The U.S. government exempts the MLB from federal antitrust laws, thereby privileging majors leaguers over minor leaguers. (@mlb/Instagram)

OUT OF LEFT FIELD | (Anti)Trust Me, This One Is Not About the Yankees

By Eilat Herman, Hoya Sports Columnist January 30, 2025

I wish I could tell you that writing this column is my only commitment at Georgetown University — that my devotion is to you and you alone. But I would be lying, in part because I’m also one of the...

First-year center Thomas Sorber prepares to take free throws. He shot 2 of 4 at the line for the night, though he delivered a solid all-around performance with 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals. (Meghan Hall/The Hoya)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | ‘Bad News Hoyas’ Embarrassed in Rematch with No. 15 St. John’s

By Teddy Gerkin, Sports Staff Writer January 29, 2025

If you happened to be at Capital One Arena on the night of Jan. 28 and stayed for the entirety of the game between Georgetown University and St. John’s, you have my utmost respect. The Georgetown...

Graduate guard Micah Peavy after a dunk during Georgetown's matchup against Providence Jan. 25. Peavy finished with 27 points. (GU Hoyas)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Providence Reminds Cooley of His Coaching Past in GU Loss

By Daniel Greilsheimer, Deputy Sports Editor January 25, 2025

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team fell 78-68 to the Providence College Friars Jan. 25 after fumbling a double-digit first-half lead. The Friars (10-10, 4-5 Big East) dominated the offensive...

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Hold On, Defeat St. John’s 56-54 at Home Behind Ransom

By Daniel Greilsheimer, Deputy Sports Editor January 23, 2025

The Georgetown University women’s basketball team held on for a 56-54 win over the St. John’s Red Storm on Jan. 22, thanks to the late heroics of graduate guard Kelsey Ransom, who made a game-winning...

Ohio State Players celebrate after winning the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship over Notre Dame Jan. 20. The Buckeyes beat the Fighting Irish 34-23 to cap off the first-ever 12 team CFP. (@ohiostatefb/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Ohio State Wins Late Thriller Over Notre Dame to Secure the First-Ever 12-Team CFP Championship

By Evan Greenfield, Sports Staff Writer January 23, 2025

On Nov. 30, 2024, the then No. 2-ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, led by embattled Head Coach Ryan Day, suffered a humiliating 13-10 defeat to their archrivals, the University of Michigan Wolverines....

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MEN’S LACROSSE | Hoyas Set High Expectations, Aim to Replicate Magical Run from Last Season

By Vincent Petropoulos, Sports Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Georgetown University’s 2024 men’s lacrosse season was full of electric moments. Early in the season, the team defeated the reigning national champions and No. 1 ranked University of Notre Dame in...

The Commanders celebrate in their locker room after advancing to the NFC championships for the first time since 1991, when they last won the Super Bowl. (@commanders/X)

COMMENTARY | Commanders Defy Odds to Enter First NFC Championship Game in 32 Years

By Nate Seidenstein, Special to The Hoya January 23, 2025

The Washington Commanders’ incredible season remains alive after the team rolled past the top-seeded Detroit Lions by a score of 45-31 at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. on Jan. 18. Led by rookie sensation...

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TRACK AND FIELD | Matsatsa Sets NCAA Record, Teffra Close Behind at Nittany Lion Challenge

By Daniel Greilsheimer, Deputy Sports Editor January 23, 2025

Sophomore middle distance phenom Tinoda Matsatsa shattered his own NCAA Indoor Track and Field record in the men’s 1000 meters, clocking a time of 2:16.84, to cap a successful day of competition for...

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