Nov. 4, 2008

Washington, D.C. - Senior forward Peter Grasso (Burr Ridge, Ill./Hinsdale Central) has been named to the BIG EAST Men's Soccer Honor Roll for the second time this season. The conference announced its final regular season players of the week on Tuesday. Grasso and the Hoyas are preparing for the BIG EAST Tournament as the third seed out of the Blue Division. Georgetown will face sixth-seeded Cincinnati on Thursday at North Kehoe Field.

Grasso had an outstanding week for the Hoyas scoring four points in two games. Versus Notre Dame earlier in the week, the senior had GU's lone goal in the tough loss. Against Marquette in a 4-2 victory, he notched a pair of assists for the Hoyas which were his first of the season. Grasso is leading the squad in scoring with six goals and two assists on the year for 14 total points.

The Hoyas will host Cincinnati on Thursday at North Kehoe Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. A live webcast and Gametracker will be available at www.GUHoyas.com.