WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University swimming & diving teams return to action on Saturday, October 24, as they head to Villanova, Pennsylvania to square off against conference opponent Villanova University. Racing gets underway at noon at the Villanova Swim Complex.

LAST TIME OUT
The Hoyas enter the weekend following a dominant performance on October 10, sweeping the annual "Battle at the Burr V" against crosstown rival Howard University. The Georgetown women claimed a commanding 139–88 victory, while the Hoya men posted a 160–67 win.

On the women's side, Kaitlin Lee swept the distance events, touching first in both the 1000 freestyle (10:33.03) and 500 freestyle (5:11.01). Lila Connor added two individual wins in the 200 free (1:54.59) and 100 free (53.20), while Taplin Seelbach captured the 50 free (24.24). In addition, Kiana Koechlin took first in the 200 IM (2:10.34), Celia Watkins won the 100 backstroke (56.40), and Catherine Bu touched first in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.33).

For the men, Holden Brown paced the squad with individual victories in the 200 free (1:43.04) and 100 butterfly (49.85). Lucas Knapp picked up a win in the 500 free (4:40.48), Owen Watkins sprinted to victory in the 50 free (20.68), and Sean Neils claimed the 100 free (46.92). Ben Tunila earned top honors in the 200 IM (1:56.54), Maxon Brienza won the 100 backstroke (51.60), and Nico Santiago paced the boards with a win in 1-meter diving (107.40).

ABOUT THE MATCHUP
Saturday's dual contest marks the first BIG EAST Conference matchup of the 2026–27 season for the Hoyas. The meet renews a competitive conference series between the two programs, with the Hoya men entering on a four-meet winning streak against the Wildcats, while the Georgetown women look to earn their second victory over Villanova in recent program history.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• October 25, 2025: Georgetown men won 199.5–100.5; Villanova women won 172–128
• October 29, 2024: Georgetown men won 151–149; Villanova women won 187-85
• October 28, 2023: Georgetown men won 206–92; Villanova women won 156–144
• October 29, 2022: Georgetown achieved a historic sweep—men won 217–83 and women won 161–139 (Georgetown's first women's victory over Villanova)

UP NEXT
Following Saturday's meet at Villanova, Georgetown will return home to Washington, D.C. to host Johns Hopkins and James Madison in dual action on Saturday, November 7.