Sports
Weekend Games Called off After Norovirus Outbreak
Coaches often talk about chemistry. Good teams develop bonds off the field that translate into success between the lines. But while locker rooms and buses are great for building camaraderie, they can also breed an undesirable chemistry.
Colgate Contest Cancelled, Hoyas Use Extra Time to Prepare for Penn
The Hoyas got an unexpected bye week when Athletic Director Bernard Muir announced that because of the outbreak of norovirus on campus, the football game Saturday at Colgate University would not be played.
Georgetown Sweeps Weekend Road Trip
The volleyball team was definitely not affected by the norovirus this weekend.
Hoyas Miss Meet but Do Not Skip Beat in Training for Postseason
While the outbreak of norovirus on campus this past week postponed many sporting events over the weekend, the men’s and women’s cross country teams had one-third of their regular season cancelled in one fell swoop as the Notre Dame Invitational and the Mason Invitational continued without the Hoyas.

Nolan Builds Hoyas Into National Power
With an undefeated record and several huge Big East Conference wins, the Georgetown women’s soccer team is on fire so far this season. Head Coach Dave Nolan and his squad have gotten off to the best start since Nolan took over the program, and their flawless record of 8-0-2 and national ranking of 18th have them on track to have their winningest season in four years.
Rested GU Looks to Lock Down Seton Hall
After an anticlimactic weekend where the Hoyas’ much-anticipated matchup against No. 3 Notre Dame was postponed, the team’s feet will be itching to get back on the field.
Luckily, the men will lace up their cleats tomorrow afternoon to take on Seton Hall at their home pitch of North Kehoe Field, well rested after a break of 10 days.
Jokester Brings Touch of New England Charm to North Kehoe
Name: Ben Slingerland
Sport: Soccer
Position: Defender
Hometown: Beverly, Ma.
Class: COL ’11
High School Career: Three-year letter winner; named NSCAA/Adidas all-American as a senior, helping his team to a 22-0-2 record and a Massachusetts State Championship in 2006 recording 10 goals and eight assists.








