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Hoyas ride wave of momentum into tournament

Last Saturday, the Georgetown men’s soccer team celebrated on North Kehoe Field as they defeated the No. 6 University of Connecticut Huskies. Not only did the win signal a victory over one of the top teams in the nation, it also meant the Hoyas had clinched the program’s first Big East Blue Division regular season championship since 1994.

By November 4, 2010

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The Sports Sermon: Hoyas grow up

In an Oct. 29 game against the Detroit Pistons, Jeff Green drove down the lane and made a game-winning shot with 2.5 seconds left to give the Oklahoma City Thunder its second win of the young season. His clutch layup gave Hoya fans a pleasant flashback to Georgetown’s 2007 climb to the Final Four.

By November 4, 2010

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99 problems but a hit ain’t one

It’s no secret that most Georgetown students are multitalented, but a graduate student competing for the closer role on the Hoya baseball team while managing a fledgling rap career sounds like a joke. He agrees. It was just a joke, a complete joke,” Mike Seander said. “Really, I’ll admit it first, it’s pretty ridiculous.”

By November 4, 2010

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Sun sets early on football

To put it kindly, this has been a season of highs and lows for the Georgetown football team. Despite a remarkable 3-1 start to the year following their winless 2009 campaign, with Saturday’s 24-11 loss to Fordham—the team’s fifth straight defeat—the Hoyas (3-6, 2-2 Patriot League) have guaranteed that 2010 will be their 11th-straight losing season.

By November 4, 2010

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Backdoor Cuts: Hoya recruit bedevils Duke

There are few joys in life greater than besting Duke’s Blue Devils. So when the Hoyas landed a new recruit on Nov. 1—6-foot-8-inch center Tyler Adams—it felt like a preseason victory. Adams, in order to play for Georgetown, had decommitted from Duke. The Hoyas have quickly built a recruiting class that is nothing short of formidable.

By November 4, 2010

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Cross Country ready to chase Big East crown

Georgetown men’s and women’s cross country teams have both more than justified their top-25 preseason rankings over the course of this season. So this weekend, when the teams head to Syracuse, N. Y. for the Big East Championships, the chase will be on. Both squads are expected to finish among the leaders after very promising performances at Pre-Nationals.

By October 28, 2010

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The Sports Sermon: The coolest game in the District

The last couple of weeks before the college basketball season tips off is a tough time for Georgetown sports fans. The long wait is almost over, but we still need something to fill our sports appetite before Jack eats his first box.

By October 28, 2010

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Hoyas saving best for last

On Sunday, fueled by a large home crowd, the Georgetown women’s soccer team played an emotional match against No. 4 Notre Dame (15-1-2) for their final game of the regular season. The match resulted in a tie, bringing the Hoyas’ regular season record to 13-5-1 overall.

By October 28, 2010

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Soccer set for grand finale

Yesterday, the Georgetown men’s soccer team took to North Kehoe field in an attempt to win their ninth straight game. Unfortunately, the skies turned dark and unleashed a downpour that postponed the game for 24 hours.

By October 28, 2010

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Backdoor Cuts: Keeping the faith

When the playoffs began a few weeks ago, I thought the Yankees had no shot of winning the World Series. To my chagrin, and to the delight of the majority of people who root against the Evil Empire, I was right.

By October 28, 2010

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Football falls back to reality as QBs struggle

After taking down league rival Holy Cross on Homecoming last month, the once-hapless Georgetown football team seemed to be in the midst of a renaissance.The team’s record stood at 3-1, surpassing their win total for the past two seasons combined, and the Hoyas were just one last-second play away from being undefeated.

By October 21, 2010

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The Sports Sermon: The hits keep coming

The NFL has always been a sport full of bone-crushing hits. The physical nature of the football is a huge reason why so many fans are attracted to the sport—the entertainment value of players crushing each other in almost any way possible is too much to pass up for most American sports fans.

By October 21, 2010

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Hoyas on fire in Big East

Just a few short weeks ago, the Georgetown men’s soccer team was in the midst of a five game winless streak, and seemed to be on track for another disappointing finish to the season. But, thanks to senior captain Jose Colchao and freshman midfielder Steve Neumann, the Hoyas have turned the season around, capturing six straight victories.

By October 21, 2010

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Soccer earns spot in tourney

This week, the Georgetown women’s soccer team concluded their four-game road trip with three wins, clinching not only a spot in the Big East tournament, but a bye to the quarterfinals. Before they get there the Hoyas will face a couple tough end-of-the-season challenges.

By October 21, 2010

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Backdoor Cuts: Die-hards are a dying breed

First and foremost, he was a fan.He would always thwack his pan loudly. His signs always bore encouraging messages and helpful tips.For every Yankee fan, Freddy Schuman, better known as “Freddy Sez,” was a New York Yankee legend.

By October 21, 2010

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Late collapse dooms Hoyas in double OT thriller

The terrible feeling of defeat is never easy to deal with, especially after victory is within sight. On Saturday, the Georgetown football team fell victim to a fourth-quarter comeback for the second time this season, when they were outplayed by Wagner University and lost 22-16 in a thrilling double overtime classic at Multi-Sport Field.

By October 14, 2010

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The Sports Sermon: The madness is here

Friday will signal the change of the season for the Georgetown sports fan. Let’s be real, for most students there are only two sports seasons on the Hilltop—basketball season and basketball offseason. Midnight Madness is the start of the better one.

By October 14, 2010

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Soccer takes two on road trip

The Georgetown women’s soccer team hit the road this week for a string of four away games, and so far they’ve come out the winners against two Big East opponents. The team took on the Cincinnati Bearcats (7-6-1), whose offense got an early lead when they scored in the 13th minute.

By October 14, 2010

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What Rocks: Steve Neumann

While the Georgetown men’s soccer team has had many ups and downs so far this season, one player has been as steady as they come. Steve Neumann is far and away the team leader in points, with six goals and five assists. What makes Neumann’s performance all the more impressive is that he is a freshman, and he has only started one game this season.

By October 14, 2010

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Backdoor Cuts: Re-playoffs

Somewhere in Major League Baseball’s excruciatingly long 136-page rulebook, a provision in Section 9.2 reads, “If there is reasonable doubt that any umpire’s decision may be in conflict with the rules, the manager may appeal the decision and ask that a correct ruling be made. Such appeal shall be made only to the umpire who made the protested decision.”

By October 14, 2010