WASHINGTON - Georgetown softball is set to open its 2024 season this weekend at the Florida Gulf Coast University Kickoff Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. The Hoyas will be joined by four other schools competing in the event, including FGCU, Louisville, Boston College and LIU.
The Hoyas will open the tournament on Friday, February 9, at 2:30 p.m. against Louisville before competing against the hosts, FGCU, at 7:30 p.m. The Blue & Gray will play another two games on Saturday, February 10, first, against Boston College at 12:15 p.m. and then a rematch against Louisville at 5 p.m. Georgetown will conclude the tournament on Sunday, February 11, at 10 a.m. against LIU.
Follow Along
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Live stats will be available for all games.
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A stream for Georgetown's match against FGCU can be found here.
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Fans can follow the action on Twitter and Instagram (@HoyaSoftball).
About the Hoyas
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Georgetown is coming off a 16-33 2023 season where they went 9-15 in conference play.
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The Hoyas return senior third baseman Samantha Miller along with sophomore Claire Turner who will be seen in the outfield this season.
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GU welcomed seven freshmen and two graduate transfers to the team this spring.
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Junior Kayla Dunn and senior Julia Parker along with junior Avery Wissmar will lead in the circle.
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Georgetown is coached by Head Coach Pat Conlan and Assistant Coach Gaby Elvina.
Scouting the Golden Eagles
Scouting the Cardinals
Scouting the Eagles
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Georgetown is 0-6 all-time against FGCU, with their last meeting coming in 2020.
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The Eagles went 32-26 last season and 13-11 in conference play.
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The Eagles' Neely Peterson was named ASUN Preseason Catcher of the Year.
Scouting the Sharks
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Georgetown is 0-1 all time against LIU with their last meeting coming in 2020.
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The Sharks went 32-26 last season and 14-7 in conference play.
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LIU won the NEC conference last season.
