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Georgetown Hoyas Avenge Early Season Loss to Butler With Late Game Heroics, 61-59
This time the Butler couldn’t do it. Before nearly 15,000 fans in a “Gray Out” Saturday afternoon showdown at Verizon Center aka The Phone Booth, the Hoyas came out of the gates cold and fell behind early. Eventually it was the … Continue reading
Hoyas: It’s the Butler, Again
The Hoyas are coming off of one of their most complete games, a road win at DePaul on Tuesday night, and now have the opportunity to avenge their loss to Big East foe, Butler, in late November’s Battle4Atlantis. In that game, … Continue reading
In a Team Effort Led By D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (DSR), The Hoyas Battle DePaul for a 78-72 Critical Road Win
This is a game Hoya fans have been waiting for. It was not perfect by any measure but was what each Big East game has come to be. A battle, relentless, bodies strewn on the court chasing loose balls. Several … Continue reading
Hoyas Look to Right Ship Travel in Chi-Town against DePaul Blue Demons on Tuesday Night, 1-13-15
It’s way too early to panic. But a win on the road would be welcomed for the Road-Challenged Georgetown Hoyas, who, like many Big East teams, are finding it extremely difficult to get a win on the road in this … Continue reading
Hoyas Struggle on Road, Losing Winnable Game at Providence in OT, 60-57
It was as Ugly as Ugly gets in the Big East. Bricks flying in all directions, missed layups, missed free throws, 15 Georgetown turnovers (to Providence’s 8) and 42 total fouls (23 Hoyas, 19 Friars). However, there is not one … Continue reading
Welcome Akoy Agau to the Hoyas: What to Expect?
Reports started circulating earlier this week that 6’8″ power forward Akoy Agau, a Top 100 Recruit in the Class of 2013, would be transferring from Louisville to Georgetown. Unable to crack into the lineup of Louisville Big Men, Agau chose … Continue reading
Georgetown Hoyas Escape with 65-59 Victory over Pesky Marquette Squad, on Shoulders of Josh Smith and D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera
Hoya fans cannot deny these truisms: 1. There will not be an easy game in the Big East. 2. Josh Smith is very important to this team. Tonight’s ProminentPlay Game Ball goes to senior center Josh Smith, who was sorely missed … Continue reading
Unranked Big East Foes Georgetown Hoyas and Marquette Golden Eagles Meet Tonight in D.C.
There was a time when this would be a very sexy matchup between two ranked powerhouses. Both teams aspire to be ranked powerhouses again and tonight will be a step on the way to that goal. Tonight the Hoyas and … Continue reading
The Freshmen “Arrive” in the Home Conference Opener as the Hoyas Silence the Blue Jays with a Convincing Victory, 76 -61
I had a feeling. My game prediction was close as I stated that the final score would be 72-61, Georgetown. Not far off. I noted prior to the game that if the Hoyas get back to fundamentals and shoot as they are … Continue reading
Hoyas Dominate Longtime Big East Foe Villanova for Impressive Statement Win, 78-58
1985. That was decades ago, and none of the current Hoya players were even a twinkle in their parents’ eyes. However, I guarantee you that when you say “Villanova”, the overwhelming majority of Hoya fans 30 years and older still … Continue reading →