Even without one of the nation’s top defenders, the Hoyas kept Harvard at bay long enough to notch their first win of the season.

Georgetown junior guard Austin Freeman has developed diabetes, an athletic department spokesman confirmed to THE HOYA Wednesday night.

On Monday night, with a 71-49 victory against the Seton Hall Pirates (9-20, 1-15 Big East), the Georgetown women’s basketball team (25-5, 13-3 Big East) capped an historic season — quite possibly the best in program history.

With the backdrop of bright blue skies, melting snow around MultiSport Facility and a raucous crowd of over 2,500, an explosive Hoya offense jumped out to a 10-7 halftime lead, seemingly poised to complete a picture-perfect season-opening victory over visiting Maryland. But the No. 13 Georgetown (0-1) attack went ice cold in the second half, allowing the No. 7 Terps (2-0) to escape with a 15-13 victory.

The National Hockey League holds a peculiar place in the American sports landscape. Although the NHL has some of the most loyal, passionate and knowledgeable fans in certain pockets of the country — such as Detroit, Minnesota and Philadelphia — the league has consistently struggled to attract a casual fan interest, the lifeblood of any successful league.

Diligent preparation is an integral component of any athletic endeavor. In order to achieve a high degree of success in the sports world, it is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of your opponent.

In the bottom of the seventh inning against Evansville (1-3), freshman catcher Shakira Lowe stepped to the plate with runners on first and second base. After losing their lead in the top of the seventh inning, the Hoyas had rallied to put runners on base. Under the pressure, the clutch freshman ripped a single into left field giving the Hoyas a thrilling 4-3 win over Evansville.

Kansas

The Jayhawks’ (27-2, 13-1 Big 12) 13-game winning streak, undefeated conference record and No. 1 ranking came to an end Saturday afternoon in an 85-77 defeat at Oklahoma State.