Articles tagged: Big East

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Copycats: Georgetown falls to Villanova in another close defeat

After a heartbreakingly close finish, the Georgetown women’s basketball team (10-12, 5-7 Big East) fell to Villanova (18-5, 8-4 Big East) 68-67 on Saturday at a sold-out Jake Nevin Field... Read more

By February 3, 2018

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Women’s basketball looks for third straight victory at Villanova

After last weekend’s victories away at Butler (13-11, 5-7 Big East) and Xavier (9-14, 2-10 Big East), the Georgetown women’s basketball team (10-11, 5-6, Big East) will conclude its road... Read more

By February 3, 2018

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On a roll again: Women’s basketball goes 2-0 on the weekend

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (10-11, 5-6 Big East) had a successful weekend, winning away at Butler (13-10, 5-6 Big East) on Friday and Xavier (2-9, 9-13 Big East) on... Read more

By January 30, 2018

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Blue days: Men’s basketball swept by Creighton

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-8, 3-7 Big East) launched a valiant comeback bid but still fell short in Saturday’s 85-77 away loss to the Creighton Bluejays (17-5, 7-3 Big... Read more

By January 28, 2018

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Pregame Primer: Creighton Bluejays

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-7, 3-6 Big East) travels to Omaha, Nebraska to face Creighton (16-5, 6-3 Big East). The Bluejays won the first meeting between the teams on... Read more

By January 26, 2018

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Women’s basketball looks to build momentum on two game road trip

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (8-11, 3-6 Big East) heads to the midwest for a pair of road games this weekend, first facing off against Butler (13-8, 5-4 Big East)... Read more

By January 26, 2018

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Cain kills: Men’s basketball falls to a late jumper at home to DePaul

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-7, 3-6 Big East) could not hold on to its late lead Wednesday night, falling 74-73 to DePaul (9-11, 2-6 Big East) in heartbreaking fashion.... Read more

By January 25, 2018

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Pregame Primer: DePaul Blue Demons

On Wednesday, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (13-6, 3-5 Big East) will take on the DePaul Blue Demons (8-11, 1-6 Big East) at the Capital One Arena. The Hoyas and... Read more

By January 23, 2018

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Back to Earth: Women’s basketball falls short in fourth quarter against DePaul

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (8-11, 3-6 Big East) faded late against the DePaul Blue Demons (15-6, 7-2 Big East), falling 78-62 Sunday afternoon at McDonough Arena. Senior forward Cynthia... Read more

By January 21, 2018

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Right back in: Women’s basketball hosts DePaul’s Big East leading offense

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (8-10, 3-5 Big East) will host the DePaul Blue Demons (14-6, 6-2 Big East) on Sunday afternoon. The Hoyas emphatically snapped a four-game losing streak... Read more

By January 20, 2018

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Tougher than the Storm: Men’s basketball wins in double overtime to sweep St. John’s

Oh, the nostalgia. Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin back at it again, only this time in the Capital One Arena as head coaches of their alma maters instead of the... Read more

By January 20, 2018

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The Avocado Effect: Hoyas Emphatically Snap 4-Game Skid with 85-58 Win Over Marquette

Who saw that one coming? Senior forward Cynthia Petke had 26 points and 13 rebounds, junior guard Dionna White added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, and first-year Georgetown... Read more

By January 19, 2018

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Pregame Primer: St. John’s Red Storm

On Saturday, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-6, 2-5 Big East) will take on the St. John’s Red Storm (10-9, 0-7 Big East) at the Capital One Arena. The Hoyas... Read more

By January 19, 2018

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Looking for answers: Women’s basketball looks to avoid five straight losses against Marquette

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (7-10, 2-5 Big East) looks to avoid a fifth straight loss Friday night with a matchup against Marquette (13-5, 7-0 Big East) at McDonough Arena.... Read more

By January 19, 2018

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No bark, no bite: Men’s basketball blown out at home by No. 1 Villanova

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-6, 2-5 Big East) fell flat at home against No. 1 Villanova (17-1, 5-1 Big East) on Wednesday, losing 88-56 and dropping to 2-5 in... Read more

By January 18, 2018

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Pregame Primer: Villanova Wildcats

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-5, 2-4 Big East) returns to the hardwood against No. 1 Villanova (16-1, 4-1 Big East) on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The Hoyas will... Read more

By January 17, 2018

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Washed away: Seton Hall sinks men’s basketball with a late first half run

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-5, 2-4 Big East) fell on Saturday at then-No. 13 Seton Hall (15-3, 4-1 Big East), 74-61. The junior trio of forward Marcus Derrickson, guard/forward... Read more

By January 15, 2018

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Falling back: Women’s basketball drops fourth straight after an 0-2 weekend

The Georgetown women’s basketball team (7-10, 2-5 Big East), dropped two road games over the weekend, first 64-41 at St. John’s (12-7, 4-3 Big East) on Friday, then at Seton... Read more

By January 14, 2018

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Pregame Primer: Seton Hall Pirates

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (12-4, 2-3 Big East) will face off against No. 13 Seton Hall (14-3, 3-1 Big East) on Saturday in Newark. The Hoyas will look to... Read more

By January 12, 2018

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The Cats got away: Slow second quarter dooms women’s basketball to second straight loss

The Georgetown women’s basketball team’s (7-8, 2-3 Big East) comeback bid came up short against Villanova (13-2, 3-2 Big East) on Thursday, as the Hoyas lost 60-58 at McDonough Arena.... Read more

By January 11, 2018