Category Archives: Game Commentary
Hoyas Sweep Season Series in Scrappy Game with Desperate DePaul, 68-63, on Stormy Saturday Night in DC
The Prominent News: The Hoyas secured the victory and made it three consecutive victories before they hit the road for rematches with St. John’s and Butler. The Hoyas gutted this one out, as the outcome was in doubt, especially late … Continue reading
The Georgetown Hoyas Tame the Red Storm, 79-57, with a Balanced Attack
The Georgetown Hoyas (17-8, 9-5 Big East) continue to Peak and Surge at the right time. No better time than mid-February to take advantage of the home court advantage after a win on the road in Newark vs. Seton Hall … Continue reading
Hoyas Host St. John’s and Enter the Final Stretch of the Regular Season
Hoyas Ascending? (The Exorcist Stairs, Georgetown) It’s really that time, Hoya Fans. Seems like just yesterday the team was traveling to the Bahamas to compete in the Battle4Atlantis to cut their teeth, especially the Freshmen Five (Peak, Copeland, White, Campbell … Continue reading
Hoyas Right the Ship at the Pru Center, Regain Touch and Storm the Hall, 86-67
The Hoyas took a page from the national champion Georgetown sailing team, corrected course and steered clear of disaster by getting their season back on track in Newark against the Seton Hall Pirates. No doubt who controlled the waters in … Continue reading
Brotherly Love in Short Supply as Hoyas Fall Hard in ‘Nova Rematch, 69-53
NB: Before Georgetown-Villanova game commentary, I’d like to pay respect to Hall of Fame Coach Dean Smith, who passed away this morning. Georgetown’s history intersected with Coach Smith’s team in 1982, of course. UNC fan, or not, one cannot deny … Continue reading
Update: Changing the Odds on the 1/31 Three Scenarios for the Hoyas
2/6/15 update on percentage chances for the 3 LPP Hoya Scenarios: Here are three scenarios I envision for the Hoyas down the stretch leading to the Big East tournament, starting with the best case scenario: The ProminentPlay Scenario: While this … Continue reading
Providence Completes Season Sweep, Edging Georgetown 74-71 at the Phone Booth
That Feeling Again? This was how many Hoya fans looked, or felt, after the final buzzer sounded on Tuesday night. Those at the Phone Booth aka Verizon Center dreaded the trip home after another winnable game lost. Those fans watching … Continue reading
Hoyas Down Creighton in Omaha in Convincing Fashion, Returning to Form, 67-40
(Thank you, Counting Crows and Adam Duritz, great song “Omaha”) The ProminentPlay Scenario is in play! (See previous post). The Georgetown Hoyas took care of business today on the road and silenced the Bluejays for a second time this season … Continue reading
With Nine Games Remaining, Three Scenarios for the Georgetown Hoyas
Where has the season gone? It seems like it was just November when teams were kicking off their holiday tournaments, and here we are with only nine games remaining in the conference season before the Big East tournament. First up is … Continue reading
Republishing 1/31/15 Are Hoyas Prominent or Less Prominent? The ProminentPlay Scenario Still in Play!
The ProminentPlay Scenario Still in Play! (Republished from 1/13/15) Here are three scenarios I envision for the Hoyas down the stretch leading to the Big East tournament, starting with the best case scenario: The ProminentPlay Scenario: While this analysis is … Continue reading →