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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

GUHoyas | The Hoyas swept a three-game series against the University of Albany.

BASEBALL | Coming Off Seven-Game Winning Streak, The Hoyas Are Hungry for More

By Martha Brennan, Special to The Hoya March 22, 2024

From outstanding first-year pitching to graduate student offensive and defensive domination, the Hoyas went 3-0 over St. Patrick’s Day weekend to move their since-snapped win streak to 7 games.  In...

@apnews | The new MLB uniforms have drawn criticism from players and fans, especially due to the see-through pants.

BLUMENFELD | MLB Hopes to Put More Balls in Play With New “Performance Wear” Uniforms

By Eli Blumenfeld, Hoya Sports Columnist March 22, 2024

Nike’s new “Vapor Select” uniforms, which players have donned for the first time this spring training, have recently drawn criticism on social media because of their increased price, their reliance...

Ministry of Sport | Tennis great Rafael Nadal signed as an ambassador for Saudi Arabian tennis.

CAUSING A RACQUET | What to Make of Saudi Arabia’s Impending Takeover of Professional Tennis

By Robbie Werdiger, Hoya Sports Columnist March 22, 2024

If you think sports serve as just a trivial form of entertainment, think again.  In a generational effort to diversify its oil-centric economy, Saudi Arabia has turned to sports to spearhead its modernization...

GUHoyas | Graduate student Chloe Bendetti picked up wins in doubles and singles in the 6-1 Georgetown victory.

WOMEN’S TENNIS | Victorious in New Jersey, Hoyas Hit the Road Again

By Jack Willis, Executive Editor March 22, 2024

The Georgetown University women’s tennis team (5-10) returned to Washington, D.C., last weekend with a win over Seton Hall (6-6) on March 16 to level their Big East record at 1-1. Dropping just one...

GUHoyas | Senior guard and all-tournament honoree Kelsey Ransom dribbles past UConn guard Ashlynn Shade in transition. Ransom averaged 11.5 points, 5 assists and 2 blocks in the tournament.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Despite Championship Loss, Hoyas Proud of How Far They’ve Come

By Oliver Ni, Senior Sports Editor March 15, 2024

After a relentless march to their first-ever Big East tournament championship appearance, the Georgetown University women’s basketball team finally ran into a team they had no answer for. The Hoyas...

GUHoyas | Graduate forward Graceann Bennett greets the bench as she is subbed out of the game. Bennett led the team with 11 rebounds to go with 8 points and 2 blocks.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Secure Statement Win, Defeating No. 23 Creighton En Route to Big East Tournament Final

By Daniel Greilsheimer, Senior Sports Editor March 15, 2024

On what would have been late Head Coach Tasha Butts’ 42nd birthday, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (22-11, 9-9 Big East) defeated the No. 23 Creighton Bluejays (25-5, 15-3 Big East) 55-46 to...

Photo by Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee | Sophomore guard Jayden Epps goes for a layup against Big East player of the year guard Devin Carter. Epps' 30-piece is the most by a Hoya in a Big East tournament game since Jeff Green (COL '12) in 2007.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Year One of Cooley Era Ends With Big East Tournament Loss to Providence

By Daniel Greilsheimer and Christian Baldari March 15, 2024

In a hotly anticipated matchup, the Georgetown University men’s basketball team capped off their season with a loss to the Providence Friars, first-year Head Coach Ed Cooley’s former team, falling...

GUHoyas | First baseman Christian Ficca celebrates in the dugout.

BASEBALL | Hoyas Remain Undefeated at New Home, Sweep Cornell in Doubleheader

By Teddy Gerkin, Sports Staff Writer March 15, 2024

The Georgetown University baseball team continued its winning start at its new home in Capital One Park in Tysons, Va., following a three-game sweep of Fairleigh Dickinson University (3-12) with 44 combined...

Flickr | Brazilian superstar Neymar is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of his generation.

REID | Who is the Third Best Player of Our Generation?

By Owen Reid, Hoya Sports Columnist March 15, 2024

Undoubtedly, the two best players of our generation are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (in that order). They have by far the most goal contributions, and the strongest accolades and have demonstrated...

GUHoyas | Senior forward Jada Claude brough immense energy to the game.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hot-Handed Hoyas Advance Past Tournament’s First Round

By Oliver Ni, Senior Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Just six days removed from a convincing win over Xavier, the Georgetown University women’s basketball team began its postseason march with a rematch — and showed that its previous success was not a...

@coachivanthomas | Georgetown assistant coach Ivan Thomas will reportedly leave the Hoyas for the head coaching position at Hampton University.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Assistant Ivan Thomas to Leave Hoyas for Top Job at Hampton

By Daniel Greilsheimer, Senior Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Georgetown University men’s basketball Associate Head Coach Ivan Thomas is set to leave the Hoyas for the head coaching job at Hampton University, according to The Field of 68. Sources first reported...

Wikimedia Commons | Since New York Yankees' legend Mariano Rivera retired, the team emphasis on having a dominant closer has diminished. Eilat Herman (CAS '26) calls on that to change.

HERMAN | Re-Enter Sandman

By Eilat Herman, Hoya Sports Columnist March 15, 2024

One of the colleges I applied to required me to list a fun fact with my application. I wrote that fewer people have scored an earned run in the playoffs against former New York Yankees closing pitcher...

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