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GAME THREAD: Georgetown vs. Xavier

Game 12: Georgetown Hoyas (8-3, 1-0) vs Xavier Musketeers (8-4, 0-1) When: Saturday 8:30 PM Where: Capital One Arena TV: FS1 (Noah Reed and Phil Martelli) Radio: Team  99.1 FM (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM 385 Series: Xavier leads 22-7 all time. Georgetown is 5-8 at home vs the Musketeers. Streaks: The schools split their meeting last season with each team winning […]

3 months ago | 7 reads

LINKS: Hoyas Handle Marquette, Host Xavier Saturday

It was an excellent start of conference play for your Georgetown Hoyas this week as the program secured a gritty 78-69 road victory over Marquette to open the BIG EAST portion of the season at 1-0. The win at Fiserv Forum moved the squad to 8-3 overall and provided a glimpse of the development Ed […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown at Marquette

Game 11: Georgetown Hoyas (7-3) at Marquette Golden Eagles (5-6) When: Wednesday 8:30 PM Where: Fiserv Forum (Milwaukee) TV: FS1 (Connor Onion and Steve Smith) Radio: Team 980 AM (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM 383 (GU), 384 (MU) Series: Hoyas trail 14-25 and are 4-14 as the road team. Streaks: Georgetown has lost 8 straight overall to Marquette (5 straight away). Net […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

LINKS: Georgetown Begins Big East Schedule at Marquette

Your Georgetown Hoyas have arrived in Milwaukee for a Wednesday night clash that feels significantly weightier than a typical conference opener. For the first time in years, the Blue & Gray enter BIG EAST play not just looking to survive, but looking to prove they belong in the upper echelon of the conference standings. Ed […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

OVERTIME: Georgetown Outlasts St. Peter’s in 76-68 OT Win

Your Georgetown Hoyas played host to the St. Peter’s Peacocks in historic McDonough Gymnasium this afternoon, coming away with a far-too-fraught overtime victory over the visitors from the Garden State, 76-68. Julius Halaifonua was a bright spot, dropping 22 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in a game that should never have been this close. Jeremiah […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. St. Peter’s Peacocks

Game 10: Georgetown Hoyas (6-3) vs Saint Peter’s Peacocks (4-4) When: Saturday 2:30 PM Where: McDonough Arena TV: ESPN+ (Jeremy Huber and Martin Bahar) Radio: Team 980 AM (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM 389 Series: Hoyas lead 14-6 (9-2 at home). The last meeting was in 1980. Net Rankings: Georgetown 124, Saint Peter’s 318 KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 96, Saint Peter’s 302 KenPom Odds: Georgetown […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas at UNC Tar Heels

Game 9: Georgetown Hoyas (6-2) at No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels (7-1) When: Sunday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. Where: Dean E. Smith Center (Chapel Hill, N.C.) TV: ESPN (Kevin Brown and Cory Alexander) Radio: Team 980 (Rich Chvotkin), SiriusXM (Channel 973) Series: Georgetown leads 5-4 (Last meeting: March 25, 2007; GU 96-84 OT […]

3 months ago | 7 reads

LINKS: Hoyas Head to North Carolina for Sunday Showdown

Your Georgetown Hoyas have arrived in Chapel Hill for a huge non-conference clash against the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels this evening. For Ed Cooley, now in his third season, this matchup represents more than just a line on the schedule—it’s a barometer for a team striving to return to national prominence. Tipoff is […]

3 months ago | 7 reads

FLAWED FINISH: Georgetown Tops UMBC 90-81

Your Georgetown Hoyas returned to their home court tonight, besting the UMBC Retrievers by a score of 90-81. Caleb Williams led with 18 points and 8 rebounds. KJ Lewis had 17 points, 5 rebounds, a pair of blocks and a steal. Malik Mack added 15 points, 7 assists, and 3 steals. Julius Halaifonua played 33 […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Miami Hurricanes

Game 7: Georgetown Hoyas (5-1) vs Miami Hurricanes (5-2) When: Friday 7 PM Where: State Farm Field House (Kissimmee, FL) TV: ESPN (Rich Hollenberg, Fran Fraschilla) Radio: Team 980 AM (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM app (983) Series: Hoyas lead 19-12 (6-2 neutral) KenPom Rankings: Miami 48, Georgetown 83 KenPom Odds: Miami has a 63% chance of winning, with a projected score of […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

LINKS: Hoyas Face Dayton at Disney World on Thanksgiving

Your Georgetown Hoyas have given the fanbase a healthy helping to be thankful for so far this season, carrying an undefeated 5-0 record into the Thanksgiving holiday. Tonight, the festivities move to Orlando, where Georgetown faces a stiff test against the Dayton Flyers in the semifinals of the ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

WATCH: Fanta Catches Up With Cooley Ahead of Orlando

Your Georgetown Hoyas have started the 2025-26 campaign with a 5-0 record, marking the program’s best opening to a season since 2017-18. While long-time supporters know to temper their expectations after a decade of frustration, head coach Ed Cooley offered several comments in his recent discussion with John Fanta that suggest a genuine culture shift […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

LINKS: Undefeated Georgetown Remains Unbeaten with Win Over Wagner

Your Georgetown Hoyas maintained their unbeaten 5-0 start to the season with a commanding 92-75 victory over the Wagner Seahawks on Saturday at Capital One Arena. For many of the Georgetown faithful, this is a sign of continued progress, as it marks the program’s best start since the 2017-18 season. What could have been a […]

4 months ago | 9 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Wagner Seahawks

Game 5: Georgetown Hoyas (4-0) vs Wagner Seahawks (0-4) When: Saturday at noon Where: Capital One Arena TV: ESPN+ (Jeremy Huber and Martin Bahar) Radio: Team 980 (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM app Series: Georgetown has won all 3 (November 26, 2024 66-41 at McDonough) KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 73, Wagner 332 Line: Georgetown -23.5, o/u 137.5 Wagner The Wagner Seahawks arrive in Washington […]

4 months ago | 7 reads

ICYMI: Georgetown Secures Commitment From GLOBL JAM MVP

Your Georgetown Hoyas have added a fascinating new piece to the roster puzzle, securing a commitment from Brazilian point guard and recent adversary Gabriel Landeira. This acquisition marks a shift in recruiting strategy for Head Coach Ed Cooley, moving away from the traditional high school pipeline to acquire a seasoned, 21-year-old professional with international accolades. […]

4 months ago | 8 reads

LINKS: Hoyas Have Momentum After Holding Off Clemson

Your UNDEFEATED Georgetown Hoyas kept their season-opening momentum rolling this weekend with a hard-fought 79-74 victory over the Clemson Tigers at Capital One Arena, improving the team’s record to 4-0 on the young season. This marks the best start for the program since the 2017-18 campaign, giving Hoyas fans a true reason for optimism as […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

UNDEFEATED: Lewis Locks Down Clemson in Georgetown Win, 79-74

Your UNDEFEATED Georgetown Hoyas took down the visiting Clemson Tigers today, 79-74, improving to 4-0 on the season. KJ Lewis dominated with 26 points, 5 steals, and a handful of rebounds. Malik Mack dropped 16 points while dishing out 7 assists. Caleb Williams had 13, while both he and DeShawn Harris-Smith both nabbed a half-dozen […]

4 months ago | 6 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Clemson Tigers

Game 4: Georgetown Hoyas (4-0) vs Clemson Tigers (3-0) When: Saturday at noon Where: Capital One Arena TV: Peacock Radio: Team 980, 106.7 FM (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM app (983) Series: Georgetown has won their only matchup (75-60) in December 2004 KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 77, Clemson 20 Line: Clemson—3.5, o/u 143.5 The Tiger Report: Clemson enters the Saturday contest with an identical 3-0 […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

LINKS: Hoyas Beat Bearcats Ahead of Clash With Clemson

Your Georgetown Hoyas moved to a promising 3-0 on the season with a hard-fought, yet perhaps slightly concerning, 83-70 victory over the Binghamton Bearcats on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. Now, the Hoyas face their first major home test of the Ed Cooley era’s third season with a Saturday afternoon tilt against the Clemson […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

DOUBLE-DOUBLE: Lewis Leads Hoyas Past Binghamton 83-70

Your Georgetown Hoyas moved to 3-0 on the season Wednesday night, securing a 83-70 win over Binghamton at Capital One Arena. It was not the team’s sharpest performance, especially with a mercurial defense and some awkward-looking rotations, but it was a victory built on solid discipline and interior scoring, providing plenty of material for the […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Binghamton Bearcats

Game 3: Georgetown Hoyas (2-0) vs Binghamton Bearcats (1-2) When: Wednesday 6:30 PM Where: Capital One Arena TV: ESPN+ (Dan Kolko and Martin Bahar) Radio: Team 980 AM (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM app (983) Series: First meeting KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 74, Binghamton 348 KenPom Odds: Georgetown has a 98% chance of winning, with a projected score of 83-61. DraftKings Line: Georgetown -27.5, o/u […]

4 months ago | 5 reads

LINKS: Hoyas Look to Maintain Momentum Hosting Binghamton

Your Georgetown Hoyas have ignited a spark of genuine excitement across the District following a commanding 2-0 start to the 2025-26 campaign. After a gritty, statement-making victory over local rival Maryland in College Park, the Blue and Gray return to the comforts of Capital One Arena tonight to face the Binghamton Bearcats. A proverbial “trap […]

4 months ago | 3 reads

MATURE MACK: Georgetown Point Guard Leads March

Your Georgetown Hoyas have finally given the fanbase a reason to believe that the dark clouds are parting. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, there is genuine, tangible optimism on the Hilltop, and it isn’t just based on recruiting rankings or preseason hype—it’s based on results. Between a stunning 84-70 exhibition […]

4 months ago | 4 reads

LINKS: Georgetown Defense Steals Show in College Park

Your Georgetown Hoyas went into a hostile XFINITY Center on Friday and secured a signature 70-60 victory over the Maryland Terrapins. This wasn’t just any win; it was a statement built on suffocating defense and newfound maturity. Hoyas fans have been waiting for a performance like this, one that shows the gritty identity Ed Cooley […]

4 months ago | 3 reads