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Hoyas Survive Scare from #10 Seed Creighton; Face #6 Seed Xavier Musketeers in the BIG EAST Semis Tonight

 VS  9:30 pm, Madison Square Garden, Fox Sports One Is the Third Time a Charm? Last night the #2 seed Hoyas did what it took to get to the Semifinals of the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time since … Continue reading

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BIG EAST TOURNEY: Hoyas Draw Creighton Tonight at MSG: Play Loose, Think Less, Have Fun!

Tonight it begins for the Hoyas … the journey to a first Big East title since 2007.  It won’t be easy but it starts with the team that all Hoya fans should have rooted for last night:  the Doug McDermott-less … Continue reading

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Georgetown–Seton Hall Brief Recap; Looking Ahead to BIG EAST Tournament

The Georgetown Hoyas completed a season sweep of the Seton Hall Pirates on Senior Day, Saturday, March 7th, at Verizon Center.  It was ultimately a comfortable win, although the Pirates fought until the end, when the Hoyas prevailed, 63-57. However, … Continue reading

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Senior Tribute: Tyler Adams #10

Final Tribute to the Seniors: TYLER ADAMS Georgetown 2015 (on left) Tyler, I am sorry that we were unable to see you play after your diagnosis of arrhythmia as a freshman, but am oh so pleased that your heart issue was … Continue reading

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Senior Tribute: Jabril Trawick #55

The 4th of 5 Senior Tributes by LPP before Senior Day starting Saturday at 11:40 belongs to Hoya stalwart, Ironman, Philly Tough Jabril Trawick.  His reputation precedes him, and I’m not sure how much more there is to say about … Continue reading

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Senior Tribute: Aaron Bowen #23

The third Senior Tribute, to the Human Highlight Reel, exceptional athlete and Hoya versatile forward, Aaron Bowen, technically a Fifth Year Senior and part of this significant tribute.  A player who unfortunately started his career injured, Aaron has bounced back … Continue reading

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Senior Week Tribute: Mikael Hopkins #3

(The second LPP Tribute during Senior Week, to Mikael Hopkins) This is the face I’ll remember most.  The determined, focused player, serious, no nonsense, with work to do every game.  This season, when needed, you have come through.  And you … Continue reading

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Senior Week Tributes: #24 Joshua aka Josh Smith

Up until game time Saturday, LaurasProminentPlay will pay tribute to the each of the seniors that Georgetown is sending off into the future this spring at graduation.  This is a great group of seniors, four total, two big men, one … Continue reading

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Tribute to the Georgetown Seniors this Senior Week!

Look for my tribute to the @georgetownhoyas @GeorgetownHoops Seniors this Senior Week, starting tonight with Joshua aka Josh Smith! We will say goodbye to some exceptional seniors this Saturday, and I am already tearing up … Josh, Aaron, Mikael, Jabril, … Continue reading

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Georgetown Sweeps the BIG EAST Bulldog Mascot Series at Hinkle, Prevailing 60-54

This post-game commentary will be as brief. The Hoyas prevailed and this Dawg below enjoyed a post-game libation at The Bulldog Tavern on campus as his team revels in their victory for a few hours and travels back from Indianapolis. 1. … Continue reading

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