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The Georgetown Pep Band cheers on the men's basketball team during a game at Capital One Arena this season. (@gupepband/Instagram)

THE PEP BAND PLAYLIST | Music is the Language That Unifies Us

By Olivia Booth, Special to The Hoya December 9, 2024

There’s a reason music is called the universal language. From folk songs to symphonies, melodies have always connected people across all barriers: linguistic, temporal and physical. At Georgetown University...

The Yankees hope to re-sign star outfielder Juan Soto this offseason, as they try to upgrade their roster after losing the 2024 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. (@yankees/Instagram)

Out of Left Field | The Dodgers Are Ruining Christmas

By Eilat Herman, Hoya Sports Columnist December 6, 2024

The five stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Let’s cut acceptance out of the picture, since nothing can make me come to terms with the New York Yankees’ pitiful...

The Hoyas huddle (Rafael Suanes/GUHoyas)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Use Late Burst to Down St. Francis

By Evan Greenfield, Special to The Hoya December 4, 2024

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team pushed ahead of the pesky Saint Francis University Red Flash in the final moments of their Nov. 23 matchup to secure a decisive 82-65 win. At the game’s...

The Washington Spirit clinched a spot in the 2024 NWSL Finals with a 1(3)-1(0) win against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Audi Field. (@washingtonspirit/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Washington Spirit Beats Gotham FC in Overtime Thriller, Clinches Spot in NWSL Final

By Madeline Wang, Sports Staff Writer November 19, 2024

In an exhilarating National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) semifinals matchup, the Washington Spirit beat the New Jersey-New York Gotham FC in penalty kicks 3-0 after an impressive equalizer from the Spirit’s...

Junior guard Jayden Epps handles the ball against a Notre Dame defender in an attempt to add points onto the scoreboard for the Hoyas. (GUHoyas)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Squander Huge Early Season Opportunity in Loss to Notre Dame

By Evan Greenfield, Special to The Hoya November 19, 2024

As droves of students, faculty, staff and alumni poured into Capital One Arena for a marquee afternoon showdown against old Big East rival Notre Dame, the energy surrounding Georgetown men’s basketball...

The Hoyas struggled mightily against the Fordham Rams on Saturday, Nov. 16, dropping a crucial Patriot League game to their northern rivals. (Art Pittman/GUHoyas)

FOOTBALL | Hoyas Regress Back to .500 With Patriot League Loss Against Fordham Rams

By Ava Hult, Special to The Hoya November 19, 2024

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Georgetown University football team faced a fierce Fordham University, falling 31-3 in the Bronx on the 69th anniversary of the two teams’ first matchup. Georgetown (5-5,...

The Washington Commanders' defense searched for answers, but ultimately failed to find enough of them in their Thursday Night Football loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. (@commanders/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Commanders Lose Control of NFC East in Loss to Eagles, Still Have Opportunities Ahead to Redeem Themselves

By Sophia Lu, Senior Sports Editor November 19, 2024

In a heavily anticipated NFC East matchup, the Washington Commanders failed to find any spark to start their usual fire in a 18-26 Thursday, Nov. 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. With a win, the Commanders...

The New York Yankees dropped the 2024 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-4 after multiple mishaps throughout the series. (@yankees/Instagram)

HERMAN | Please, Don’t Take Me Out to the Ballgame

By Eilat Herman, Hoya Sports Columnist November 19, 2024

I have to confess to you all. I lied to you in my last column, and I deeply apologize for my actions. Let me explain. Last week, I told you I was a pessimistic person, and I knew the New York Yankees...

Georgetown men's soccer secured their sixth Big East Championship in program history on Sunday, Nov. 17, after beating the Providence Friars 2-1 in a thrilling victory. (GUHoyas)

MEN’S SOCCER | GU Beats Providence, Wins 2024 Big East Championship

By Michael Santos, Sports Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The No. 24 Georgetown University men’s soccer team (11-4-5, 5-2-1 Big East) clinched the Big East tournament championship with a thrilling 2-1 victory against Providence College this Sunday, Nov. 17....

Pictured is the Georgetown Pep Band after performing at the women's basketball season debut at McDonough Arena.

THE PEP BAND PLAYLIST | The Basketball Rewind

By Simone Guité, Special to The Hoya November 15, 2024

Last week, both the Georgetown men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their seasons with back-to-back wins in McDonough Arena. For the band, the start of the season is always an exciting time,...

WOMEN’S SOCCER PROFILE | Cara Martin

By Maddie Taylor, Deputy Sports Editor November 15, 2024

Georgetown University women’s soccer (12-3-4, 8-1-1 Big East) claimed its third consecutive Big East regular season championship Oct. 31 after an extremely impressive season. Among many talented players,...

Sophomore midfielder Mateo Ponce Ocampo stares down his shot at goal after dismantling the Creighton's goalie.

MEN’S SOCCER | GU Beats Creighton, Clinches Big East Semifinal Spot

By Abbey Schiller, Sports Staff Writer November 15, 2024

In a thrilling Big East quarterfinal Nov. 9, the Georgetown University men’s soccer team (9-4-5, 5-2-1 Big East) clinched victory with a late first-half goal against the Creighton University Bluejays...

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