Georgetown Women Ranked Eighth in Big East Poll
The Hoyas received an eighth-place preseason ranking following a 14-17 finish to their previous season.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Basketball
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Big East officials placed the Georgetown women's basketball team eighth in the conference's preseason poll for the upcoming season. This ranking follows a 2025-26 campaign where the team finished with a 14-17 overall record.
Why it matters
The preseason ranking is largely attributed to the team's performance last season, where they posted a 6-14 conference record and ended the year with a tournament quarterfinal loss.
Georgetown enters the new season with eight newcomers joining four returning players on the roster. The team concluded the 2025-26 season with a 6-14 Big East conference record.
The players
Georgetown University
This private research university in Washington, D.C., hosts the women's basketball program.
Big East
This collegiate athletic conference governs the competitive basketball schedules for its member universities.
University of Connecticut
This institution operates a major collegiate basketball program that defeated Georgetown in the 2025-26 tournament.
The details
The program has undergone a significant roster overhaul, adding eight newcomers to the lineup while retaining only four players from the previous year. Coaches are focusing on establishing team chemistry and personal bonds to improve upon last year's scoring distribution.
Timeline
The 2025-26 season resulted in a 14-17 record for the team.
The Big East released the preseason poll in October 2026.
Season Trajectory
The eighth-place projection suggests the program is currently viewed as a mid-to-lower tier competitor within the conference hierarchy. Future success will depend on how quickly the eight new roster additions can integrate into the team's playing style.
The roster turnover involving eight new players indicates a significant shift in the team's potential scoring distribution this season. Fans should monitor early non-conference games to see if these new additions improve the team's conference standing relative to last year's 6-14 record.
The takeaway
The team faces a rebuilding period as they attempt to integrate a majority-new roster into their established playing system. Focusing on personal chemistry and updated offensive strategies will be critical if they hope to exceed their current eighth-place projection.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hoya.
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