Sports

Third Place at Old Spice Means First Place in D.C. Area

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — In the first battle of the Beltway since 2001, Maryland never had a chance.

Electing to play man-to-man defense for much of the first half, the Terrapins opted against using the one strategy — zone defense — that has consistently stymied Georgetown.

Local Rivals, Infrequent Foes

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — During player introductions here at the Milk House, Maryland fans let the Georgetown faithful hear it.

But that was practically the only time all evening when the cheering edge tipped towards the Terrapins. All night long, it was the smaller, but expectably more excited, Hoyas' section that made all the noise.

No. 12 Tennessee Hands Hoyas First Defeat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 28 — With 9:11 remaining in Friday afternoon’s contest against Tennessee, Georgetown was sitting pretty. The Hoyas had erased a two-point halftime deficit and after a reverse layup by freshman center Greg Monroe, Georgetown led 65-57.

It all changed in 32 seconds.

Mourning Speaks About Adversity, Resiliency

Friday evening Alonzo Mourning returned to the Hilltop not just as a former student and basketball star, but also as a teacher.

Hoyas Cap Fall Season at Patriot Invitational

Last weekend the Georgetown swimming and diving teams traveled to Fairfax, Va., to compete in the Patriot Invitational at George Mason University. The Hoyas were among a field of eight teams that included George Mason, American, George Washington, Seton Hall, Shippenburg, University of Maryland Baltimore County and UNC Wilmington.

GU Exceeds Expectations, Finishes Ninth in Nation

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The night before the last race of her collegiate career, graduate student Liz Maloy got a text message from an old teammate wishing her luck and reminiscing about the memory-filled career she’d had to this point.

Despite Rebounding Woes, Hoyas Advance in Old Spice Classic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 27 — After Georgetown’s first game of the season, when the Hoyas surrendered 19 offensive rebounds to Jacksonville, the team’s difficulties on the defensive glass were readily apparent. Two games later, against Wichita State on Thursday afternoon, Georgetown’s (3-0) carom calamity once again reared its ugly head, this time to the tune of 17 offensive boards.

At Home, Hoyas Hold Off Chippewas' Late Rally

On an afternoon that saw breakthrough performances from much of Georgetown’s highly regarded freshman class, it was senior forward Krystle Hatton and junior guard Shanice Fuller who sealed the Hoyas’ third win, 82-77.

Pugilist Prez Packs a Punch

Name: Dave Griffin
Sport: Club Boxing
Position: President
Hometown: Ridgefield, Conn.
School/Year: MSB ’09
Major: Finance/Management