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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 […]

2 months ago | 3 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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas at Maryland Terrapins

Game 2: Georgetown Hoyas (1-0) at Maryland Terrapins (1-0) When: Friday 6 PM Where: Xfinity Center (College Park, MD) TV: FS1 (Jason Horowitz, LaPhonso Ellis Radio: 99.1 FM, SiriusXM app (Hoyas), SiriusXM 372 (Terps) Series: Maryland leads 38-29 Last meeting: Maryland won 76-75 on Nov. 15, 2016 Streaks: Maryland has won two in a row […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Morgan State Bears

Game 1: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Morgan State Bears When: Monday 6:30 PMWhere: Capital One Arena TV: ESPN+ Radio: 1580 AM, Sirius XM 384Series: Hoyas lead 15-0Last meeting: Georgetown won 91-65 in 2001 Streaks: Hoyas have won 15 in a row over the Bears KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 82, Morgan State 357KenPom Projection: Georgetown wins 87-63 DraftKings […]

3 months ago | 1 read

HOYA SAXA: 2026 Top-20 G/F Alex Constanza Commits to Georgetown

Great news arrived for fans of your Georgetown Hoyas, as the program secured a major commitment for the Class of 2026: Alex Constanza, a 6’8” top-20 recruit. This commitment from Constanza marks a major milestone for Head Coach Ed Cooley in his third year. Hoyas fans have waited a long time for a recruiting win […]

3 months ago | 1 read

BLITZING BOSTON: Next Month, Football Hoyas Head to Historic Fenway

In one short month, your Georgetown Hoyas Football team will be heading north for a momentous Patriot League finale against Holy Cross. The game, which will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Boston’s iconic Fenway Park, has quickly become a highlight on the university’s athletic calendar. Hoyas fans have heard about the excitement […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown at George Washington Exhibition

Exhibition Game 1: Georgetown Hoyas at George Washington Revolutionaries When: Saturday, October 18, 6:00 PM ET Where: Charles E. Smith Center, Washington, D.C. TV: ESPN+ and Monumental Sports Network (Byron Kerr and Jimmy Patsos) Tickets: Ticketmaster Radio: None listed. Last Meeting: Georgetown won 61-48 on December 16, 1981. Series: Georgetown leads 54-39 (First meeting since […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

ANSWERS: Quotes from the CBS Interview of Allen Iverson

Some inspiring news for your Georgetown Hoyas arrived in the form of a recent, in-depth interview with the one and only Allen Iverson. Currently on tour promoting his memoir “Misunderstood” and an Amazon Prime documentary series “ALLEN IV3RSON,” Bubba Chuck has been making stops on radio, TV, and podcasts. The legendary guard, whose electricity on […]

3 months ago | 1 read

HIGHER ED: Georgetown Names Eduardo Peñalver as Next President

Well, Edward Cooley is no longer the biggest “Ed” on campus as Georgetown University has announced its 49th President, Eduardo M. Peñalver. President-elect Peñalver will take the helm in July 2026. Peñalver is currently the president of Seattle University and was previously the dean of Cornell Law School, after professorships at Fordham, Cornell, and University […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

UPDATED TV Info for Highly Anticipated Georgetown–GW Exhibition

UPDATE: The exhibition matchup of your Georgetown Hoyas at George Washington appears to be carried on ESPN+ this Saturday, October 18th at 6PM ET. Very exciting. ORIGINAL POST: Your Georgetown Hoyas prepare to visit the George Washington Revolutionaries at 6PM on Saturday, October 18, marking the return of a historic local matchup and perhaps the […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

How to make sure Casual Hoya shows up in your Google search

As many of you are likely aware, Google searches are … different these days. The good news is Google is offering a solution for folks who like to get their news from specific sources. If you want to help Casual Hoya — while also streamlining all your Google searches — there is now a way. […]

4 months ago | 2 reads

Mr. Rothstein Goes to Washington, Offers Insights on Georgetown, Cooley

Some pleasantly surprising news arrived for fans of your Georgetown Hoyas from one of the most connected reporters in college basketball. Jon Rothstein, for CBS Sports, attended a recent Georgetown practice and shared his insights on his podcast, “Inside College Basketball Now.” Rothstein’s remarks offered a cautious but optimistic outlook on the Hoyas and their […]

4 months ago | 1 read

CLEAR PICTURE? Times and TV Schedule Released for Georgetown, BIG EAST

The times and broadcast information for the 2025-26 schedule of your Georgetown Hoyas has arrived, and it presents a somewhat complicated road map for Hoyas fans. For a conference looking to help a once-and-future flagship program build momentum under Coach Ed Cooley, the inconsistent tip-off times and fragmented broadcast schedule will demand a bit more […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

HOYA BOLD: Cooley Coins Confident Mantra for Georgetown

A new message of identity was shared with your Georgetown Hoyas community this week, as the athletics department released a video featuring Head Coach Ed Cooley defining what it means to be “Hoya Bold” In the one-minute clip, Cooley articulates a vision for the program and the university that goes far beyond the basketball court. […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

YEAR 3: Brian Rauf Makes Compelling Case for Hoyas Breakout

It’s been a while since a national basketball writer stuck their neck out for Georgetown. A long while. For a fan base starved of relevance and battered by years of futility, any mention in the national conversation usually comes with a caveat, a punchline, or a lament for what once was. The Hoyas are less […]

4 months ago | 0 reads

SCHEDULE RELEASE: Big East Releases Georgetown Conference Slate

The BIG EAST schedule for your Georgetown Hoyas is out! Georgetown will travel to Marquette on December 17th and the Hoyas will finish the season with a visit from Providence on March 7th. After Marquette, the Hoyas will host Xavier on Saturday, December 20th, before facing Coppin State on the last Monday before Christmas to […]

4 months ago | 0 reads