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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Struggles in 2nd Half in 85-64 Loss to Xavier

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Struggles in 2nd Half in 85-64 Loss to Xavier

By Tian Shi January 16, 2020

Sophomore guard Nikola Kovacikova and graduate student guard Brianna Jones’s combined 27 points against Xavier University could not keep the Hoyas within striking distance as the Georgetown women’s...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | Georgetown's Late Comeback Falls Short Against Butler

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown’s Late Comeback Falls Short Against Butler

By Austin Barish January 16, 2020

The Georgetown women’s basketball team lost a close game to Butler University on Jan. 12 after putting together a late comeback in the second half. After tying up the score with 2:29 remaining, the...

SUD | Is Tanking Still the Way to Go in the NBA?

SUD | Is Tanking Still the Way to Go in the NBA?

By Vikram Sud January 16, 2020

One of the most promising talents in the NBA, 76ers center Joel Embiid has asked to be referred to as “The Process.” The nickname derives from the phrase “Trust the Process,” which was coined...

Stepping Back, Looking Forward: Hoya Sports Rise in Prominence

Stepping Back, Looking Forward: Hoya Sports Rise in Prominence

By Rachel Gaudreau and Jake Wexelblatt January 14, 2020

Georgetown University sports first rose to prominence in the 1980s with the success of the men’s basketball program, culminating in a national championship trophy in 1984 that elevated the Georgetown...

MEN'S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Hands Oklahoma State Its 1st Loss Behind McClung's 33 Points

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Hands Oklahoma State Its 1st Loss Behind McClung’s 33 Points

By Matthew Sachs December 5, 2019

In a successful effort Wednesday night in Stillwater, Okla., the Georgetown men’s basketball team captured a big victory amid team turmoil, defeating the previously undefeated Oklahoma State Cowboys...

GILLIGAN | Warriors' Struggles Continue as Bucks Dominate the East

GILLIGAN | Warriors’ Struggles Continue as Bucks Dominate the East

By Shane Gilligan December 5, 2019

After winning back-to-back NBA championships in their 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons and ending their 2018-19 season with a record of 57-25 and the Western Conference title, the Golden State Warriors solidified...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Gain Victory Over LMU Before Falling to Fresno State

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Gain Victory Over LMU Before Falling to Fresno State

By Brendan Dolan December 5, 2019

After two closely contested losses against James Madison and George Washington, the Georgetown women's basketball team traveled to Los Angeles over the Thanksgiving break to take part in the Loyola Marymount...

MEN'S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Pull Off Upset Against No.22 Longhorns

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Pull Off Upset Against No.22 Longhorns

By Ben Gaver November 22, 2019

The Georgetown men’s basketball team played their strongest game of the season this Thursday in an impressive win against the No. 22 Texas Longhorns in the 2k Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden.  The...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | Hoyas' Offense Falters in 2nd Half in 66-59 Loss to JMU

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas’ Offense Falters in 2nd Half in 66-59 Loss to JMU

By Jake Wexelblatt November 21, 2019

The Georgetown women’s basketball team hosted the James Madison University Dukes on Thursday night, falling by a final score of 66-59 despite leading by as many as 17 points in the first half. The...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Defeats Pittsburgh To Gain 1st Victory of the Season

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Defeats Pittsburgh To Gain 1st Victory of the Season

By Brendan Dolan November 20, 2019

The Georgetown University women’s basketball team bounced back from an 0-2 slump with a 66-56 win over on the road against a strong Pittsburgh Panthers team.  The Hoyas (1-2) took to the road...

MEN'S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Unable To Build Any Momentum in 81-66 Loss to Nittany Lions

MEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Unable To Build Any Momentum in 81-66 Loss to Nittany Lions

By Matthew Sachs November 15, 2019

In a game marked by poor shooting and turnovers, Georgetown University dropped its Gavitt Tipoff Game contest to Penn State by a score of 81-66.  For the game, Georgetown (2-1) shot 38% from the...

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Comeback Effort Falls Short Against Richmond

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Georgetown Comeback Effort Falls Short Against Richmond

By Kelton Miller November 14, 2019

The Hoyas lost 49-51 in disappointing fashion off a missed buzzerbeater in a faceoff against the University of Richmond on Tuesday at home.  Georgetown’s entire roster, especially the starting lineup,...

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