Supporting the Hoyas on the Field

By Siddharth Bharani-Dharan

As fall commences, students have finally gotten settled into their academic programs and made progress towards finding their place within the graduate community. While academics are a big part of Georgetown University, sports also hold lots of value. With several Hoya sports teams underway with their seasons, student support is a key aspect of their success.

Attending sporting events with friends while wearing Hoya gear is a great way to show school spirit. Graduate students have the opportunity to attend all home sporting events, aside from basketball, entirely for free with proof of GU ID. This fall semester, students can attend men’s and women’s soccer games, swimming and diving meets, field hockey games, football games, and more while wearing your favorite Georgetown t-shirt.

Students filling up the stands of Shaw Field

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams have seen packed crowds during their home games thus far. The men’s team attracted hundreds of fans in a DMV battle against the University of Maryland earlier this season while the women’s team defended home turf in front of the Hoya fans against James Madison and the University of South Carolina. Both teams look to make a strong push into the NCAA’s top 25 rankings along with a deep playoff run. Students also flock to the gates with hopes of getting a free Georgetown scarf, t-shirt, hat, voucher, or other fun prizes.

Looking forward to a student-favorite

As the leaves begin to change colors, it can only signify one thing: basketball season is coming. Georgetown University’s men’s basketball team attracts a large number of graduate students on an annual basis. The team garners so much support that they play in Capital One Arena in Chinatown, also home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards. Purchasing season tickets is a common choice amongst graduate students to get access to all Hoya home games for just $99.

With so many Division I sports teams at Georgetown University, grad Hoyas can take advantage and show school spirit whenever possible.

While classes ramp up and mid-term season sets in, graduate students can spend their free time cheering for one of many Georgetown sports teams this fall. Schedules and locations for all Hoya sporting events can be found here while purchasing men’s basketball season tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster using your Georgetown email address.