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GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas Visit DePaul Blue Demons

Game 15: Georgetown Hoyas (9-5, 1-2) at DePaul Blue Demons (9-6, 1-3) When: Tuesday, January 6 at 8:00 PM ET Where: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Ill. TV: truTV, HBO Max (Spero Dedes, Chris Spatola, Andy Katz) Radio: Team 980 AM, Sirius XM Ch. 391 (Rich Chvotkin) Series: Georgetown leads 36-17 all-time. DePaul won the last meeting […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

BALL DROPPED: Georgetown Falls to St. John’s, 95-83

Farewell, 2025. Your Georgetown Hoyas hosted the St. John’s Red Storm for a New Year’s Eve matchup, the final D1 basketball game of the year. Losing by a score of 95-80 and falling to 1-2 in BIG EAST play, the Hoyas should be grateful to turn the calendar to 2026 and forget about most of […]

8 days ago | 0 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas Host RV/#25 St. John’s on NYE

Game 14: Georgetown Hoyas (9-4, 1-1) vs. St. John’s Red Storm (8-4, 1-0) When: Wednesday, December 31 at 8:00 PM ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: FS1 (Ed Cohen and Phil Martelli) Radio: Team 980 AM, Sirius XM 385 (Rich Chvotkin) Series: St. John’s leads 69-57 all-time. The Red Storm have won 9 […]

8 days ago | 0 reads

BOTTLEGATE: Ed Cooley’s Frustration is Misdirected

Your Georgetown Hoyas have been prominent in the news cycle over the last 48 hours, but unfortunately, it has nothing to do with a resurgence in the Big East standings. Following a heart-breaking-yet-familiar 80-77 loss to Xavier, Head Coach Ed Cooley was suspended for one game by the university after throwing a water bottle into […]

18 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

20 days ago | 0 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 […]

20 days ago | 0 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 […]

22 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

23 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

26 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

27 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 0 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 […]

about 1 month ago | 0 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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 0 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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. […]

about 2 months ago | 4 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 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 […]

about 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read