Hijab Shah
Rested GU Looks to Lock Down Seton Hall
After an anticlimactic weekend where the Hoyas’ much-anticipated matchup against No. 3 Notre Dame was postponed, the team’s feet will be itching to get back on the field.
Luckily, the men will lace up their cleats tomorrow afternoon to take on Seton Hall at their home pitch of North Kehoe Field, well rested after a break of 10 days.
Jokester Brings Touch of New England Charm to North Kehoe
Name: Ben Slingerland
Sport: Soccer
Position: Defender
Hometown: Beverly, Ma.
Class: COL ’11
High School Career: Three-year letter winner; named NSCAA/Adidas all-American as a senior, helping his team to a 22-0-2 record and a Massachusetts State Championship in 2006 recording 10 goals and eight assists.
Underdog Hoyas Hope to Prove That Their Bite is Bigger Than Their Bark
When the Inside Lacrosse poll came out before the 2008 season, the Hoyas found themselves ranked 14th in the nation, but something didn’t seem right despite the lofty ranking.
“We’re the underdogs this year,” says Patty Piotrowicz, a senior midfielder and one of the three team captains.
“No one’s expecting anything out of us,” adds sophomore midfielder Ashby Kaestner.
Hoya Head Man to Face Coaching Mentor
There is a long history behind the Hoyas’ matchup this Sunday against Big East giant Notre Dame. More than 15 years’ worth of that history, however, has more to do with the men on the sidelines rather than those on the pitch.
Salt Lake Senior Serves Aces
Name: Ryan Goldstein
Sport: Club Tennis
Position: Captain of Georgetown University Club Tennis
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
School/Year: COL ’09
Majors: French and Psychology
Rainy Road Trip Yields Bright Results
The Hoyas may be in serious danger of catching a cold after getting soaked in both of the weekend’s rainy Big East away games. But the team’s NyQuil-induced slumber will undoubtedly be peaceful, after having defeated Rutgers 2-1 in overtime and held Villanova 0-0.
Forward Quartet Does Its Best Work in Pairs
Head Coach Brian Wiese looks to his bench. “Diggsy, Ooch, check in,” he says.
Gregarious Gargano Stops the Shots
Name: Alex Gargano
Sport: Soccer
Position: Defender
Hometown: Huntington, N.Y.
High School: St. Anthony’s High School
School/Year: COL ’09
Major: English
High School Career: Team captain and MVP of St. Anthony’s High School soccer team in her senior year.
Torn ACL Sidelines Defender for Season
The back four that recorded the Hoyas’ best defensive start in the program’s history has been dealt a blow — sophomore right back Ibukun Otegbeye will be out for the remainder of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Bulls Run Past Hoyas, Demons Leave Quietly
There was high drama on North Kehoe Field over the weekend as the Hoyas suffered a demoralizing 2-1 loss to South Florida on Friday, but battled their way back up on their feet on Sunday to hold DePaul to 1-0.
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