Category Archives: Game Commentary
Georgetown Hoyas Sweep Season Series against Marquette, in Milwaukee, 95-85 in OT
The benefits of a deep and talented bench were never more in display than yesterday. Nothing that happened in yesterday’s game at Marquette was quite as expected. Starters LJ Peak and Jabril Trawick combined for a total of 15 minutes. … 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
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
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
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
Xavier Sweeps Season Series vs Hoyas with 66-53 Victory; Coming Soon: ProminentPlay Analysis of Remaining Conference Season
X marks the spot. Was a film and marketing campaign. This season it could refer to the team–Xavier–that has the Hoyas’ number. If there is another meeting in the Big East tournament, will Coach JT3 and his team be able … Continue reading →