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Senior outside hitter Lauren Saar has started 20 matches this season, recording 151 kills. Saar, who is the only senior on Georgetown’s roster, recently recorded her 1,000th career dig.

Volleyball | Hoyas Recognize Saar’s Dedication

By Ryan McCoy November 20, 2015

For many collegiate sports teams, Senior Night is synonymous with the sadness that accompanies saying goodbye to their most experienced players. The Georgetown volleyball team (10-20, 4-13 Big East),...

Volleyball | Saar, Higareda Reach Milestones

By Ryan McCoy November 17, 2015

As the Georgetown volleyball (10-20, 4-13 Big East) season winds to a close, the Hoyas faced two tough home matches this weekend. Georgetown was unable to pick up a win against Big East opponents Butler...

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Junior middle blocker Ashlie Williams, far right, has recorded 201 kills and 46 blocks this season. Williams ranks second on the team in blocks and fourth in kills. Senior outside hitter Lauren Saar, left, has recorded 992 kills in her four years at Georgetown.

Volleyball | Final Road Trip Concludes with 2 Losses

By Ryan McCoy November 10, 2015

The Georgetown volleyball team (10-18, 4-11 Big East) finished the away portion of its season this weekend with a pair of losses. The Hoyas travelled to Chicago and Milwaukee to face DePaul (15-12,...

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...

Volleyball | Young GU Team Aims for Consistent Production

By Ryan McCoy October 9, 2015

As the campus celebrates Homecoming this weekend, the Georgetown volleyball team (7-11, 1-4 Big East) faces two crucial conference matchups. The Hoyas face the Marquette Golden Eagles (11-6, 3-2 Big East)...

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Freshman outside hitter Alyssa Sinette recorded a match-high 20 kills in Georgetown’s four-set win over the Providence Friars. Sinette leads the Hoyas with 3.59 kills per set so far in the 2015 season.

Volleyball | Hoyas Split Big East Games, Earn 1st Conference Win

By Ryan McCoy October 6, 2015

The Georgetown volleyball team (7-10, 1-3 Big East) was on the road this weekend and secured its first Big East win of the season. Georgetown defeated Providence (9-9, 0-4 Big East) in Rhode Island...

Volleyball | Freshmen King, Sinnette Lead Hoyas Offense

Volleyball | Freshmen King, Sinnette Lead Hoyas Offense

By Kara Avanceña October 2, 2015

Look at the court while watching any of their matches and they will likely be the first players you see. They soar into the air, one arm outstretched and swinging forward, their eyes laser-focused...

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Freshman outside hitter Liv King had a career-high 23 kills in the Hoyas’ loss to Seton Hall. King ranks second on the team in kills with 137.

Volleyball | Hoyas Fall to Wildcats and Pirates in Conference Matchups

By Ryan McCoy and Kara Avanceña September 29, 2015

For the first time since 2010, the Georgetown volleyball team (6-9, 0-2 Big East) played its first conference match of the season in the comforts of its own McDonough Arena. However, a home-court advantage...

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Freshman outside hitter Alyssa Sinnette had a game-high 15 kills in Georgetown’s straight sets win over North Carolina Central. Sinnette leads the team with 3.73 kills per set this season.

Volleyball | GU Wins 2 of 3 at JMU Invitational

By Tyler Park September 22, 2015

Georgetown’s volleyball team (6-7) experienced a great deal of roster turnover during the offseason, and as a result, the team has nine new players this season, including eight freshmen. Because...

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Outside hitter Lauren Saar (8) & middle blocker Ashlie Williams (7)

Volleyball | McKnight Among 9 Newcomers for Revamped GU

By Kara Avanceña September 11, 2015

While universities across the country welcome their newest students to campus in the fall, varsity teams are also welcoming newcomers. From initiating athletes into their teams and their cultures to...

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Junior outside hitter Lauren Saar has played in all 20 matches this season, starting 16. She is fourth on the team with 133 kills, averaging 1.99 kills per set. Saar is also third on the team in digs with 171, good for 2.55 per set.

Volleyball | Hoyas Hope to Defrock Friars

By Tanner Garrity October 17, 2014

The Georgetown volleyball team (7-13, 1-6 Big East) is optimistic as it heads into Friday’s matchup against the struggling Providence Friars (4-17, 0-7 Big East). The Friars travel to the Hilltop...

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Sophomore blocker Ashlie Williams won the tournament MVP award.

Volleyball | Simpson Leads Team in Wins

By Madeline Auerbach September 19, 2014

Coming off mixed results in a group of matches against Presbyterian College (4-6), Hampton University (5-5) and George Washington (7-3), the Georgetown women’s volleyball team (6-4) will embark on...

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