Georgetown Releases 2024 Nonconference Schedule

No surprises here—other than multiple games at McDonough!

Your Georgetown Hoyas have released their 2024-25 nonconference schedule. The opponents likely match up with fan expectations for a young Hoyas squad, but there are really no surprises—outside of two home games at the World-famous McDonough Arena! With 11 games slated, two will be away (WVU and ND) and 7 will be at Capital One Arena, home of the Kente lanes.

If you look closely at the small print on the X/Twitter-posted graphic, fans will see the pound symbol (a/k/a hashtag) denoting two glorious November games on GU’s campus at McDonough—Lehigh (Wed, Nov. 6) and Wagner (Tues., Nov 26). Lehigh is ranked on KenPom as #263, Wagner at #292, and Georgetown at #192 (yes, based on last year’s roster and execution).

The key home highlight is Notre Dame (KenPom #118) on November 16th at Capital One Arena, which fans have known about for awhile. Fairfield (#175) may be a test any given year, but roster turnover makes them a question mark. The opener against their Patriot League foe, Lehigh, is not expected to be an insurmountable challenge.

The middle 5 games in late November and early December could hopefully be where fans learn about some depth in this Georgetown team with Mount St. Mary’s (#249) and St. Francis (#354) in the Georgetown MTE (separated by more than 24 hours this time.

The Hoyas return to McDonough two days prior to Thanksgiving to host Wagner. After Turkey Day, on Saturday, Nov 30th, Georgetown hosts Albany (#244) and UMBC (#274) on Monday, Dec 2, each at Capital One Arena.

The Hoyas take their first road trip and visit West Virginia (#144) on Friday, December 6th and then travel to Syracuse (#80) on the following Saturday (Dec 14).

Coppin State (#361) visits on Saturday, December 28th but (post-COVID) BIG EAST play has recently started as early as December 16-19th, so perhaps CSU breaks up a couple conference games.

Here is the GU Press Release:

Georgetown Announces 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Nonconference Schedule Presented by MedStar Health

WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University men’s basketball team has announced the nonconference portion of the 2024-25 schedule, presented by MedStar Health. The Hoyas will compete in 11 nonconference matchups with nine at home, including seven at Capital One Arena, the downtown home of the Blue & Gray, as well as a pair at McDonough Arena, GU’s on-campus home venue. Georgetown welcomes Notre Dame to the District after traveling to South Bend a season ago in addition to previously-announced road games at West Virginia (December 6 / Big 12-BIG EAST Battle) and at Syracuse (December 14).

Tip times and broadcast information will be released at a later time.

GAME 1: Lehigh | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | McDonough Arena

• Georgetown and Lehigh will meet for the fifth time in program history with the Hoyas owning a 4-0 record dating back to the 1917-18 season. Most recently, the Hoyas won a 68-43 matchup in the 1985 NCAA First Round in Hartford, Connecticut.
• Lehigh closed the 2023-24 season with a 14-18 record and a 9-9 mark in Patriot League action.
• Lehigh is led by Head Coach Dr. Brett Reed, who enters his 18th season in the role.
• This will be Head Coach Ed Cooley’s first meeting against Lehigh in his career.

GAME 2: Fairfield | Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Capital One Arena

• The Hoyas and the Stags will meet for the 20th time in program history with GU holding a 15-4 advantage dating back to the 1959-60 season. The Blue & Gray is currently on a six-game win streak with its most recent win coming during the 2007-08 season when the Hoyas took a 61-49 decision in a December nonconference matchup.
• Fairfield went 24-13 during the 2023-24 season with a 14-6 mark in MAAC play. The Stags advanced to the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational, falling to Seattle.
• The 2024-25 season marks the second for Head Coach Chris Casey.
• Cooley spent five seasons at the helm of the Fairfield program (2006-11). He has faced his former squad five times and is a perfect 5-0 against the Stags.

GAME 3: Notre Dame | Saturday, November 16, 2024 | Capital One Arena

• Georgetown will face its former BIG EAST foe Notre Dame for the 31st time in program history with the Hoyas owning a 17-13 advantage. The series dates back to the 1947-48 season and the Blue & Gray won the most recent matchup, a 72-68 road win a season ago in overtime.
• Notre Dame went 13-20 during the 2023-24 campaign with a 7-13 mark in ACC play.
• Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry is in his second season with the Fighting Irish.
• Cooley has faced the Fighting Irish four times previously and owns a 3-1 record.

GAME 4: Mount St. Mary’s (Hoya MTE) | Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | Capital One Arena

• Georgetown and Mount St. Mary’s will meet for the 31st time in program history with the Hoyas owning a 25-5 advantage, including wins in the previous seven meetings. Last season, Georgetown won 83-72 at Capital One Arena.
• Mount St. Mary’s closed the 2023-24 season with a 13-19 record, including a 9-11 mark in MAAC play.
• The 2024-25 season marks the inaugural season for Head Coach Donny Lind.
• Cooley is 1-0 all-time against Mount St. Mary’s.

GAME 5: St. Francis (Hoya MTE) | Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Capital One Arena

• Georgetown boasts a 9-4 record all-time against St. Francis, dating back to the 1921-22 season. The last meeting was an 88-55 win during the 1995-96 season.
• St. Francis wrapped up its 2023-24 season with an 8-22 overall record and a 3-11 mark in Northeast Conference play.
• The 2024-25 campaign will be the 13th season for Head Coach Rob Krimmel.
• This will be Cooley’s first meeting against St. Francis as a head coach.

GAME 6: Wagner | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | McDonough Arena

• Georgetown and Wagner will face each other for just the third time in program history with the Blue & Gray owning a 2-0 record. The last matchup was an 89-75 Hoya win during the 1979-80 season.
• Wagner finished the 2023-24 season with a 17-16 overall record and a 7-9 mark in Northeast Conference play. Wagner defeated Howard 71-68 in the NCAA First Four before falling to North Carolina in the first round to close the season.
• Head Coach Donald Copeland returns to lead the Seahawks in his third season with Wagner.
• Cooley is 1-0 all-time against Wagner.

GAME 7: Albany | Saturday, November 30, 2024 | Capital One Arena

• The contest on November 30 will be the first meeting between Georgetown and Albany.
• Albany closed the 2023-24 season with a 13-19 overall record and a 5-11 mark in America East play.
• The 2024-25 campaign marks the fourth season for Head Coach Dwayne Killings.
• Cooley owns a 3-0 record against Albany, most recently a 93-55 win against Killings’ squad during the 2022-23 season.

GAME 8: UMBC | Monday, December 2, 2024 | Capital One Arena

• This will be the seventh meeting between the Hoyas and Retrievers dating back to 1987 with GU owning a 6-0 record. The last time the two squads faced each other was the 2022-23 season with the Hoyas coming away with a 79-70 win at Capital One Arena.
• UMBC went 11-21 during the 2023-24 season with a 6-10 mark in America East play.
• UMBC is led by Head Coach Jim Ferry, who enters his fourth season in the role with the Retrievers.
• This will be Cooley’s first meeting against UMBC.

GAME 9: at West Virginia (BIG EAST-Big 12 Battle) | Friday, December 6, 2024 | WVU Coliseum (Morgantown, W.Va.)

• This will be the 54th meeting between the Hoyas and the Mountaineers with Georgetown owning the narrow 27-26 advantage. The last meeting was part of the Big 12-BIG EAST Battle, a 2020 showdown at McDonough Arena that WVU won 80-71. It was the second-straight contest between the two squads at McDonough as the former rivals faced each other in the 2014 National Invitation Tournament with the Hoyas taking the 77-65 win
• West Virginia went 9-23 during the 2023-24 season with a 4-14 mark in Big 12 action.
• The Mountaineers are led by Head Coach Darian DeVries who was announced as the 23rd head coach at West Virginia in March 2024.
• Cooley is 0-1 in his only meeting against West Virginia following an 87-84 overtime loss during the 2011-12 season.

GAME 10: at Syracuse | Saturday, December 14, 2024 | JMA Wireless Dome (Syracuse, N.Y.)

• Georgetown trails the all-time series 54-45 to the Orange, and Syracuse owns a narrow 3-2 margin in the last five matchups, The last win for the Blue & Gray was a 79-75 win at Capital One Arena in 2021. The series dates back to 1930 and was heightened while both squads competed in the BIG EAST Conference through the 2013 season.
• Syracuse went 20-12 during the 2023-24 season with an 11-9 mark in ACC action.
• Head Coach Adrian Autry will be in his second season at the helm of the Orange during the 2024-25 season.
• In five outings, Cooley is still looking for his first win against the Orange.

GAME 11: Coppin State | Saturday, December 28, 2024 | Capital One Arena

• Georgetown and Coppin State will meet for the sixth time in program history with the Hoyas holding a 5-0 record since the first meeting in 2016. The most recent matchup was a season ago with the Hoyas taking the 71-54 victory.
• Coppin State finished the 2023-24 season with a 2-27 overall record and a 1-13 mark in MEAC play.
• The 2024-25 season will mark Head Coach Larry Stewart’s second season at CSU.
• Cooley is 1-0 against Coppin State following last season’s matchup.

TICKET INFO

• The crowd on November 6 will be comprised almost entirely of Georgetown students. Students who purchase a student season ticket will receive priority access. Student season tickets can be purchased via guhoyas.com/studenttix
• All season ticket holders will have the opportunity for tickets to the November 26 game at McDonough Arena. Additional ticketing information including season ticket renewals will be sent in the coming weeks.