Articles tagged: College Basketball

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Hoyas win in blowout fashion (again!), extend winning streak to five against UMBC

On Dec. 2, Georgetown men’s basketball (7-1, BIG EAST) extended their winning streak to five against the UMBC Retrievers (5-5, America East), 86-62. With only a two day turnaround after... Read more

By December 2, 2024

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A tale of two halves: Strong second half powers Georgetown to dominant win against Wagner

Most of Georgetown’s student body has checked out and gone home for Thanksgiving break. In the first half, the Hoyas offense seemed checked out as well.  Winning the ball at... Read more

By and November 28, 2024

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The Pep Band’s perspective on Georgetown basketball

As students and fans file out after every Georgetown basketball game, the Pep Band plays the Georgetown “Alma Mater”—victory or not. Since we attend most home basketball games for both... Read more

By and November 22, 2024

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Hoyas play their best game of the season, in blowout win over Mount St. Mary’s

On Nov. 20, Georgetown men’s basketball (3–1, BIG EAST) bounced back in big fashion from their blowout loss to Notre Dame and played their most complete game to date against... Read more

By November 21, 2024

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Hoyas horrific on both sides of the ball in blowout loss to Notre Dame

On Nov. 16, Georgetown men’s basketball (2–1, BIG EAST) could’ve built a village with all the bricks they laid on the rim as they lost in blowout fashion to the... Read more

By November 16, 2024

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2024 BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Predictions

1: The UConn dynasty continues as usual. Geno Auriemma’s Huskies, ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press preseason top 25, reached the Final Four last season despite multiple injuries to... Read more

By November 11, 2024

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2024 BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Predictions

1: It’s no secret that after declining a lucrative offer to lead the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers this past offseason, UConn coach Dan Hurley is hungry for a third consecutive... Read more

By November 10, 2024

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Dikembe Mutombo leaves a legacy of joy at Georgetown

History will remember Dikembe Mutombo, from his shot-blocking capabilities to his iconic finger wag to his role as one of the NBA’s greatest ambassadors and humanitarian figures. These stories have... Read more

By November 10, 2024

Sports

Darnell Haney: Head coach, outside dawg, faithful leader

Darnell Haney, head coach of Georgetown women’s basketball, is about putting in the work, even when no one is watching. Haney spent five years as an assistant coach at Jacksonville... Read more

By November 10, 2024

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Thomas the Tank: Sorber shines as men’s basketball beats Fairfield

Georgetown men’s basketball (2-0, BIG EAST) defeated the Fairfield Stags (0-2, MAAC) 69-57 on Nov. 9 at Capital One Arena. For the second game in a row, freshman center Thomas... Read more

By November 9, 2024

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Victoria Rivera takes pride in her role as Georgetown’s three-point sharpshooter

Roles are crucial for Georgetown women’s basketball. Everybody in the program has one, and they all know what responsibilities accompany their role. Junior guard Victoria Rivera, one of the key... Read more

By November 9, 2024

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Now a Junior, Jayden Epps looks to lead both on and off the floor

It’s safe to say that nobody in the Georgetown men’s basketball program was happy with how last season went. After finishing the 2023-24 season second to last in the BIG... Read more

By November 9, 2024

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Meet the new players: Men’s basketball

Malik Mack | Sophomore – G  2024 Ivy League Rookie of the Year and D.C. native Malik Mack returns to the DMV after a standout freshman year at Harvard, where... Read more

By November 9, 2024

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It may be November, but men’s basketball still given a scare in its season opener

On Nov. 6, Georgetown men’s basketball (1-0, BIG EAST) won in hard-fought fashion against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (0-2, Patriot League), 85-77, in front of a small but mightily packed... Read more

By November 6, 2024

Halftime Sports

Men’s March Madness Predictions: Sixteen teams to look out for

Sixteen teams to look out for in this year’s Men’s March Madness This year’s college basketball season is nearing its close, but between now and then lies the greatest tournament... Read more

By March 18, 2024

Halftime Sports

In a new age of player empowerment in college basketball, is unionization on the horizon?

Every year thousands of young athletes don uniforms bearing the name of their university in pursuit of higher education or, for the select few, a professional sports career. The hours... Read more

By and February 16, 2024

Halftime Sports

How Did You Decide Who To Root For in the Final Four?

I am a ferocious fan of underdogs. If there is a Vegas moneyline on a game that gives the favorite implied odds of better than, say, 70% to win, I’ll... Read more

By May 13, 2021

Full Court Press

Full Court Press: Season 3, Episode 2

Nathan and Josh discuss the recent results for the women's and men's basketball teams. The women have struggled in their last games against Big East foes Butler and No. 19 DePaul, while the men are on pause due to a positive COVID-19 test from a Tier 1 individual.

By and January 20, 2021

Sports

Men’s Basketball Beats Central Arkansas 89-78, Shakes Off Season Opener

The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (2-0, Big East) beat Central Arkansas (1-2, SLC) 89-78 at Capital One Arena on Saturday, November 9. Georgetown shook off Wednesday’s rocky season opener... Read more

By November 9, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Looks for a Stronger Performance Against Central Arkansas

On Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET, the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team takes the court at Capital One Arena for their second game of the year. Their opponents will be... Read more

By November 8, 2019