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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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The Georgetown University men's tennis team opened their season at the Orange and Blue classic Sept. 12-14. The Hoyas fell in straight sets in every singles match, though senior Arthur O'Sullivan played the tightest singles match of the weekend.

MEN’S TENNIS | Hoyas Wipe Out at Season Opener

By Ava Hult, Sports Staff Writer September 19, 2025

In a weekend to forget for the Georgetown University men’s tennis team, the Hoyas lost all but three matches at the Orange and Blue Classic in Charlottesville, Va., hosted by the University of Virginia...

The Georgetown football team fell 42-37 to the Lafayette Leopards in their Big East opener Sept. 13.

FOOTBALL | Hoyas Fall to Lafayette in Offensive Showcase

By Fenton Perez, Sports Staff Writer September 19, 2025

The Georgetown University football team (2-1, 0-1 Patriot League) fell short in a 37-42 shootout thriller against a fiery offense performance from the Lafayette College Leopards (2-1, 1-0 Patriot League)...

The Washington Commanders lost to the Green Bay Packers Sept. 11 by a score of 27-18.

COMMENTARY | Commanders Lose First of Season On the Road Against Packers

By Ethan Herweck, Deputy Sports Editor September 18, 2025

Sophomore sensation quarterback Jayden Daniels was unable to take the Washington Commanders to 2-0 after putting up a poor performance against a tough Packers team in Green Bay, Wis.. The Washington...

McDonough Arena, opened in 1951, has seen an array of events from a Grateful Dead concert to basketball and volleyball games.

McDonough Arena Gets Renovated with New Floors, Bleachers

By Ethan Herweck, Deputy Sports Editor September 18, 2025

Georgetown University recently conducted a significant renovation of McDonough Arena, a historic venue and the largest indoor space on the Hilltop Campus. Many Georgetown Athletics employees said they...

MEN'S BASKETBALL | Who Are the Hoyas Recruiting?

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Who Are the Hoyas Recruiting?

By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor September 18, 2025

For the first time under Head Coach Ed Cooley, the Georgetown University men’s basketball team has no first-year players on its roster. While the Hoyas added six high-major players in the transfer portal...

As an exciting MLB season begins to wind down, the playoffs are set to be a thrilling toss-up.

COMMENTARY | Previewing the MLB Postseason

By Jay Kakani, Sports Staff Writer September 11, 2025

As MLB enters the final month of its regular season, the playoff picture is starting to become clearer. This season has definitely been a strange one, defined by unexpected parity, the breakout of several...

Georgetown showed significant promise last year, but were unable to make a postseason run. A tougher schedule this season shows head coach Ed Cooley expects results from his squad.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Big East Releases Conference Schedule, With Much to Prove for Georgetown

By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor September 11, 2025

The Big East conference announced the men’s basketball schedule Sept. 11, completing the Georgetown Hoyas’ calendar for the upcoming season. The Hoyas, slated for a tougher non-conference schedule...

A strong fourth quarter defensive perfomance helped buoy the Hoyas to a win against Wagner in the home opener.

FOOTBALL | Hoyas, Through Lightning, Best Wagner in Home Opener

By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor September 11, 2025

The Georgetown University football team (2-0) outlasted a two-hour weather delay and a relentless rushing attack to win their home opener against the Wagner College Seahawks (0-2) 31-20 Saturday, Sept....

The 2025 NFL season kicked off Sept. 4 with a game between last year's Superbowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Dallas Cowboys. (@philadelphiaeagles/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | NFL Returns With Exciting Week 1 Slate

By Owen Khanna, Special to The Hoya September 11, 2025

It is the most wonderful time of the year. Week 1 of the NFL season kicked off last weekend, bringing excitement, surprise and disappointment.  The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles kicked off...

In their third consecutive meeting in a Grand Slam final this year, Carlos Alcaraz bested Jannik Sinner in four sets to take the US Open.

COMMENTARY | Back-to-Back Titles for Sabalenka, Sixth Slam for Alcaraz at US Open

By Ava Hult, Sports Staff Writer September 11, 2025

The 2025 U.S. Open concluded Sunday with two familiar champions; on back-to-back days in New York, Aryna Sabalenka defended her women’s singles title and Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed the men’s crown.   Sabalenka,...

The Georgetown men’s soccer team fought the Duke Blue Devils to a 2-2 draw Sept. 5. Senior midfielder Zach Zengue scored the first goal of the match. (Ryan Lee/The Hoya)

MEN’S SOCCER | GU Blows Lead Late in Game, Draws 2-2 Against Duke

By Madeline Wang, Senior Sports Editor September 9, 2025

The Georgetown University men’s soccer team (1-2-2) fought the Duke University Blue Devils (2-0-2) to a 2-2 draw in a Friday night match Sept. 5 on Shaw Field. After a scoreless first half, the Hoyas...

The Georgetown men's soccer team fought the No. 1 ranked and defending NCAA champions Vermont to a 1-1 draw Sept. 1. (Anthony Peltier/The Hoya)

MEN’S SOCCER | Hoyas Fight No. 1 Vermont Catamounts to a Draw

By Madeline Wang, Senior Sports Editor September 5, 2025

Coming off a tantalizing takedown of No. 3 University of Pittsburgh (2-1) last Friday, Aug. 29, the Georgetown University men’s soccer team (1-2-1) fought the No. 1 ranked and last year’s NCAA champions,...

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