St. John's University’s women’s volleyball team will be in Washington, D.C., this weekend for the final match of Georgetown University’s three-game homestand, a meeting that pits the Red Storm against a Hoyas squad buoyed by a memorable win last weekend.
Matchup and schedule
Georgetown hosts Seton Hall on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. and welcomes St. John's on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Both matches are at McDonough Arena on the Hilltop. Fans planning to attend either game are being asked to check travel plans carefully: Georgetown has warned that campus-wide BellRinger events Friday and Saturday will bring road closures and parking impacts.
Where to follow
Those who cannot make the trip can follow live statistics and streaming information at GUHoyas.com. The Georgetown volleyball program also posts updates on social media through @HoyaVolleyball on X and Instagram.
Hoyas by the numbers
Georgetown arrives at the weekend at 12-7 overall and 4-4 in BIG EAST play, sitting sixth in the conference standings. The program celebrated a milestone last weekend with a 3-2 victory over Creighton — the Hoyas’ first-ever win against the Bluejays.
| Metric | Georgetown |
|---|---|
| Overall record | 12-7 |
| Conference record | 4-4 |
| Team averages (per set) | 12.32 kills; 11.49 assists; 13.38 digs; 2.16 blocks |
Individually, the Hoyas list:
- Dionna Mitchell — 2.79 kills per set
- Kamryn Lee-Caracci — 2.65 kills per set; .410 hitting percentage
- Berkeley Ploder — 2.29 kills per set; .410 hitting percentage
- Katherine McGregor — 1.97 kills per set
- Juleigh Urbina — 504 assists on the season, 7.30 assists per set
- Bella McGirr — 223 total digs, averaging 4.21 per set
Context for the Red Storm
While the preview material focuses on the Hoyas, St. John's supporters will be watching a Georgetown side riding confidence from a landmark triumph over Creighton and a top defensive performance from graduate transfer Bella McGirr, who posted a career-high 31 digs in that match and earned BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week honours.
Georgetown coach AJ Bonetti is in his fourth season after a 14-15 campaign last year (7-9 BIG EAST). The Hoyas' balance of offensive output — led by Mitchell — and productive front-line blocking (Ploder 67, Lee-Caracci 65, McGregor 49 total blocks) gives them the tools to trouble conference opponents.
Practical notes for supporters
Newfoundland and Labrador fans planning to travel or follow the match online should note:
- Saturday’s St. John's–Georgetown match begins at 6 p.m. ET, which is 5 p.m. NST for viewers back home in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Georgetown’s BellRinger events may affect parking and road access around McDonough Arena on both Friday and Saturday.
- Live stats and broadcast links are available at GUHoyas.com.
For Red Storm followers, this is a chance to see how St. John's responds to a Georgetown team that has shown the ability to swing momentum in tight matches. Expect the encounter to be physical at the net and spirited in the backcourt — the sort of game where a big defensive night, like McGirr’s against Creighton, can be decisive.
St. John's will want to take note of the Hoyas' balanced attack and efficient hitting percentages up front. For the travelling contingent and local fans watching from Newfoundland and Labrador, Saturday’s early evening kickoff will be the key appointment of the weekend.
