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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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The D.C. city council introduced a proposal to allow universities to pay student-athletes directly, which would make NIL collectives, like Hoyas Rising, obsolete.

Judge Delays Approval for House Settlement, Which Would Shift College Sports Towards Professionalism

By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor April 24, 2025

A federal judge sent lawyers for the NCAA and a group of student-athletes back to the negotiating table over a settlement set to reshape college athletics — replacing scholarship limits with roster...

Despite a series loss to Butler, senior catcher Owen Carapelloti became Georgetown's all-time home run leader with a three-run blast April 17.

BASEBALL | Despite Offensive Outburst, Bullpen Collapses As Hoyas Drop Series to Butler

By Teddy Gerkin, Sports Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Coming off of a four-game losing streak, the Georgetown University baseball team (13-27, 2-7 Big East) hosted the Butler University Bulldogs (14-26, 3-6 Big East) April 17-19, scoring 35 runs but ultimately...

First-year attacker Jack Ransom (#19) dominated, scoring five, as the Hoyas breezed past St. John's to clinch a bid to the Big East tournament.

MEN’S LACROSSE | Georgetown Clinches Big East Tournament With Dominant Win Over St. John’s

By Liv Villella, Sports Staff Writer April 24, 2025

The Georgetown University men’s lacrosse team (8-4, 3-1 Big East) defeated the St. John’s Red Storm (4-10, 0-4 Big East) 21-8 on the road Saturday, April 19 bouncing back from last week’s 3-7 loss...

Junior guard Jayden Epps shoots a layup against Villanova University March 4 while sophomore forward Drew Fielder boxes out a Villanova defender. Both Epps and Fielder have entered the transfer portal this offseason. (Georgetown Athletics)

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Breaking Down the Transfer Portal Comings and Goings

By Nate Seidenstein, Senior Sports Editor April 23, 2025

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team lost five players to the transfer portal with four new players joining the roster as of April 11. With no high school recruits currently committed to Georgetown,...

Students cheer on the men's basketball team during a home win over Butler University Jan. 31. Amid a resurgent season for the men’s basketball team, student groups built a new fan culture, although with differing philosophies at times. (@georgetownhoops/Instagram)

Under Different Banners, Students Build a New Culture for a Georgetown Team on the Up

By Nate Seidenstein, Sport Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Joe Moore (CAS ’25) has a secret. The classics major and Tombs bartender is the leader of a revolution within the Georgetown University men’s basketball student section. Throughout the halcyon...

Lily deGroot (SOH '25) and Virginia Field (CAS '25) have served on Georgetown's Jack the Bulldog mascot team since their freshman spring. (Meghan Hall)

Meet the Mascot: The Seniors Inside the Jack the Bulldog Suit

By Sophia Lu and Caleigh Keating April 11, 2025

Like most other passionate Georgetown basketball fans, Lily deGroot (SOH ’25) and Virginia Field (CAS ’25) make a point of attending every regular-season home game, sometimes even traveling hundreds...

COMMENTARY | Coventry Sweeps International Olympic Committee’s Presidential Election

COMMENTARY | Coventry Sweeps International Olympic Committee’s Presidential Election

By Ava Hult, Sports Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Kirsty Coventry, a seven-time Olympic medalist in swimming from Zimbabwe, was elected March 20 as the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She will become the first woman to lead...

Left winger and captain Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals played the New York Islanders on April 6. (@capitals/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Ovechkin Passes The Great One, Breaks All-Time NHL Goals Record

By Ethan Herweck, Sports Staff Writer April 11, 2025

On April 6th, Alex Ovechkin (Ovi) and the Washington Capitals traveled to New York looking for a win but more importantly, the all-time goal record. About 7 minutes into the 2nd period, Ovi scored a power...

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 | Second Year of Cooley Era Shows Growth, Suggests Bright Future Ahead

By Evan Greenfield, Sports Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Though the Georgetown University Hoyas (18-16, 8-12 Big East) ended their season in an 81-69 loss to the eventual champion University of Nebraska Cornhuskers (21-14, 7-13 Big Ten) in the College Basketball...

Though he Washington Wizards have toiled at the bottom of the Eastern conference this season, the team's three rookies—center Alex Sarr, guard Bub Carrington and forward Kyshawn George—have given fans much to look forward to in the coming years. (@washwizards/Instagram)

COMMENTARY | Wizards Frustrate in Home Finale, Falling 122-103 to the Sixers

By Maddie Taylor, Deputy Sports Editor April 11, 2025

In their final home game of a long rebuilding season, the Washington Wizards (17-63, 12-38 Eastern Conference) were unable to overcome a second-half push from the Philadelphia 76ers (24-56, 15-35 Eastern...

SOFTBALL | Following a Weekend of Losses, Hoyas Break 20-Game Losing Streak at GMU

SOFTBALL | Following a Weekend of Losses, Hoyas Break 20-Game Losing Streak at GMU

By Kaylie Roberts, Special to The Hoya April 11, 2025

At the outset of the 2025 season, the misfortunes of the past few seasons for the Georgetown University softball team (9-23, 0-15 Big East) seemed to be turning around, signaling the beginning of a new...

WOMEN’S LACROSSE | Hoyas Overtake Xavier in 22-11 Big East Victory

WOMEN’S LACROSSE | Hoyas Overtake Xavier in 22-11 Big East Victory

By Liv Villella, Sports Staff Writer April 11, 2025

The Georgetown University women's lacrosse team (7-5, 2-1 Big East) defeated the Xavier Musketeers (1-10, 0-3 Big East) 22-11 in a dominant victory Saturday, April 5. This game marked the culmination of...

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