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CONNECT FOUR: Georgetown Closes Out Creighton,76-68, to Continue Streak

Don’t look now, but your Georgetown Hoyas (13-10, 5-7) are now on a FOUR game BIG EAST winning streak, besting the visiting Creighton Bluejays by a score of 76-68. KJ Lewis led the Hoyas’ scoring with 22 points/7 rebounds/3 assists/FIVE STEALS, while BIG EAST Honor Roll awardee Malik Mack added 20 points, 6 rebounds, and […]

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HINKLE MAGIC: Georgetown Defeats Butler, 77-64, for Third Win in a Row

Your Georgetown Hoyas (12-10, 4-7 BIG EAST) traveled to Hinkle Fieldhouse this snowy weekend and took down the Butler Bulldogs by a score of 77-64. This was the third consecutive BIG EAST win for the Hoyas, who are benefiting both from markedly improved team cohesion on the floor and the presence of Vince Iwuchukwu.  Speaking […]

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GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas at Butler Bulldogs

Game 22: Georgetown Hoyas (11-10, 3-7) at Butler Bulldogs (13-8, 4-6) When: Saturday, January 31 at 12:00 PM ET Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. TV: TNT, truTV (Brian Anderson, Grant Hill, Andy Katz) Radio: Team 980, SiriusXM Ch. 384 (Rich Chvotkin) Series: Butler leads 14-12 all-time. The Hoyas split the series last season, winning 73-70 […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

EXORCISED: Hoyas Handle DePaul at Home, 70-61

Your Georgetown Hoyas (11-10, 3-7 BIG EAST) won their second consecutive conference game, vanquishing the DePaul Blue Demons by a score of 70-61. It was a balanced performance, with strong contributions from the expected cadre, as well as a power boost from one particular individual, especially late in the game. This home win snapped a […]

7 days ago | 0 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas at Providence Friars

Game 20: Georgetown Hoyas (9-10, 1-7) at Providence Friars (9-10, 2-6) When: Saturday, January 24 at 12:30 PM ET Where: Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, R.I. TV: TNT, truTV (J.B. Long, Jim Spanarkel, Jared Greenberg) Radio: 1580 AM, SiriusXM (Rich Chvotkin) Series: Georgetown leads 48-38 all-time. The Hoyas won the last meeting decisively, 93-72, on Feb. […]

12 days ago | 0 reads

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas at Villanova Wildcats

Game 19: Georgetown Hoyas (9-9, 1-6) at Villanova Wildcats (14-4, 5-2) When: Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 PM ET Where: Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, Pa. TV: Peacock (Mike Corey and Brendan Haywood); NBC Sports on some cable providers Radio: 106.7 The Fan, SiriusXM Ch. 387 (Rich Chvotkin) Series: Villanova leads 51-47 all-time. However, Georgetown swept the […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

OH NO-MAHA: Creighton Crashes Georgetown’s Landing in 86-83 OT Loss

Your Georgetown Hoyas traveled out to Omaha to visit the Creighton Bluejays tonight, falling in overtime in maddening fashion, 86-83. Malik Mack led with 17 points and 4 assists, while Julius Halaifonua was right on his heels with 16 points and 6 boards. KJ Lewis’ scoring came alive in the second half to drop 14 […]

22 days ago | 1 read

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Seton Hall Pirates

Game 16: Georgetown Hoyas (9-6, 1-3) vs. Seton Hall Pirates (13-2, 3-1) When: Saturday, January 10 at 6:00 PM ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: FS1 (Jason Horowitz and Tarik Turner) Radio: Bloomberg 99.1, SiriusXM Ch. 382 (Rich Chvotkin) Series: Georgetown leads 63-59 all-time. The Hoyas won the last meeting 60-46 on Feb. […]

26 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

30 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 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 […]

about 2 months 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 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 […]

about 2 months ago | 4 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 […]

2 months ago | 4 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 […]

2 months ago | 0 reads