Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

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VOLLEYBALL | Rens Introduced as New Head Coach

By Bridget McElroy January 19, 2018

With 19 seasons of head coaching experience at the college level and six NCAA appearances under his belt, Toby Rens is ready to bring his expertise to the Hilltop. On Jan. 15, Rens began as the head coach...

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VOLLEYBALL | Speech and Sinnette Reach 1,000 Kill Milestone

By Luke Djavaherian November 16, 2017

Junior middle blocker Symone Speech and junior outside hitter Alyssa Sinnette each reached 1,000 career kills for the Hoyas this weekend, joining the ranks of 13 other Georgetown players in history to...

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Sophomore middle blocker Symone Speech had 14 kills in Georgetown’s straight-set victory over Villanova. Speech was named to the Big East Honor Roll this week.

Volleyball | Hoyas Rout Wildcats

By Cameron Perales September 27, 2016

Georgetown volleyball (5-10, 1-1 Big East) came up with a huge conference win against favored Villanova (10-5, 1-1 Big East) this weekend, taking down Villanova in straight sets. The Hoyas saw fantastic...

Volleyball | GU Drops Big East Home Opener

Volleyball | GU Drops Big East Home Opener

By Cameron Perales September 23, 2016

The Georgetown women’s volleyball team (4-10, 0-1 Big East) opened Big East play this past Tuesday, taking on St. John’s (10-4, 1-0 Big East) in McDonough Arena and losing 3-1. The Hoyas fought...

Volleyball | Hoyas Split Tournaments, Now Turn to Big East Play

By Cameron Perales September 20, 2016

The Georgetown volleyball team split matches in the Air Force Invitational and the Denver Invitational on a long road trip to Colorado, completing its final two tournaments of the nonconference season...

Fall Sports Preview | Volleyball: No Injuries, New Additions Heighten Optimism

Fall Sports Preview | Volleyball: No Injuries, New Additions Heighten Optimism

By Tyler Park September 9, 2016

Last season, the Georgetown volleyball team (2-4) had only three returning players. Of the 12 players on the roster, eight were freshmen. As a young and inexperienced team, the Hoyas had an uneven...

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Freshman outside hitter Alyssa Sinette leads the team with 323 kills this season, an average of 3.15 percent per game. Sinette also has recorded 197 digs and has started 25 of the team’s 26 games.

Volleyball | Hoyas Avenge Loss in 5-Set Road Victory

By Tyler Park November 3, 2015

On Sept. 27, the Georgetown volleyball team (10-16, 4-9 Big East) lost to Seton Hall (11-14, 5-8 Big East) in a hard-fought five-set match in McDonough Arena. On that night, the Pirates won two of...

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Freshman middle blocker Symone Speech (left) leads the Hoyas in blocks with 67. She has recorded the second most points on the team with 260.

Volleyball | McKnight, Speech Lead Hoyas in Final Stretch

By Ryan McCoy October 30, 2015

The Georgetown volleyball team (9-15, 3-8 Big East) heads out on the road again this weekend, travelling for Big East matches against Seton Hall (11-12, 5-6 Big East) and Villanova (19-5, 9-2 Big East)....

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Freshman outside hitter Liv King is second among Georgetown players with 224 kills this season, averaging 2.49 kills per set. King has played in all 24 of her team’s matches in the 2015 season, starting 21 of them.

Volleyball | GU Splits Pair of Home Contests

By Ryan McCoy October 27, 2015

The Georgetown volleyball team (9-15, 3-8 Big East) split a pair of Big East matches this weekend, falling to St. John’s (15-11, 5-6 Big East) on Friday night before rallying to beat Providence (10-15,...

Volleyball | Hoyas Hope to Build on Dramatic 5-Set Win

Volleyball | Hoyas Hope to Build on Dramatic 5-Set Win

By Ryan McCoy October 16, 2015

The Georgetown volleyball team (8-12, 2-5 Big East) faces another pair of away matches this weekend, travelling for conference contests against Xavier (9-8, 5-2 Big East) and Butler (5-14, 2-5 Big...

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Freshman setter Paige McKnight (4) had 42 assists and 13 digs and freshman middle blocker Symone Speech added 15 kills against Georgia.

Volleyball | Sinette, McKnight Lead GU in Close Win over Georgia

By Kara Avanceña September 15, 2015

Just two days after sweeping Morgan State (2-9) on a Tuesday night, the Georgetown volleyball team (4-5) traveled to a university 800 miles away from home on its farthest road trip yet to compete against...

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