Hoya Trivia

Men's Basketball

Most team rebounds in a game: 78 on March 2, 1965 against American.
Georgetown defeated Houston to win the NCAA National Championship on April 2, 1984 in Seattle, Washington.

First Hoya to play in the NBA was Buddy O’Grady '42.
February 9, 1906: Georgetown wins its first ever game, 22-11, over Virginia.
Most blocks in a game (12) were recorded by Dikembe Mutombo on January 2, 1989 against St. John’s.

Women's Basketball

April 17, 2004: Rebekkah Brunson '04 drafted in the first round, 10th overall, by Sacramento.

Most points in a single game: 47 by Cheryl Nemetz '76 vs. Gallaudet during the 1972-73 season.

First Hoya to play in the WNBA was Katie Smrcka-Duffy '01.

Most field goals in a game (17) were recorded by Kris Witfill on January 24, 1991 versus Boston College.

February 5, 2000: Georgetown records fewest turnovers ever in a game (3) versus Villanova.

Swimming & Diving

October 25, 2008: Coach Steven Cartwright’s first win over a BIG EAST Opponent, winning a dual meet over Providence.
Susan Kohl '84 was the first women’s captain in the 1980-81 season.

Dick Tietje was the first swim team captain in the 1950-51 season.

February 21, 2008: Caitlin Colling, Mallory Kiplinger, Laura Alito, and Lindsay Vickroy set the Georgetown record for 200 Freestyle Relay with a time of 1:37.08.

McCarthy Pool, home of Georgetown Swimming and Diving, opened in 1979.