# Georgetown University athletic competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/georgetown-university-athletic-competitions
> Updated: 2026-10-16T21:01:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Georgetown University participated in various athletic events in October 2026. In swimming, the Georgetown Hoyas swept Howard University during the fifth annual Battle at the Burr competition in Washington, D.C., with significant victories in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

In preseason basketball, Georgetown defeated the George Washington Revolutionaries 76-68. The Hoyas' victory was attributed to strong bench play, led by Jaland Lowe's 19 points.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Georgetown defeats George Washington 76-68 in preseason basketball

Georgetown University men's basketball defeated George Washington 76-68 in a preseason exhibition game at the Charles E. Smith Center.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgetown-defeats-george-washington-76-68-in-preseason-basketball

### 2026-10-10: Georgetown sweeps Howard in Battle at the Burr swimming meet

Georgetown University defeated Howard University in both men’s and women’s swimming during the fifth annual Battle at the Burr in Washington, D.C.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/georgetown-sweeps-howard-in-battle-at-the-burr-swimming-meet

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