Category Archives: Heroes
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
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
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
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
Hoyas Survive Scare from Upset-Minded Charlotte, 81-78
Remember this Stat–93.3 % This will be very important as the Hoyas head into conference play. No, it isn’t the collective GPA of the team after first semester finals, which ended Friday (that might be higher :-)). It is the … Continue reading
Highlanders Toppled Handily by Hoyas’ Full Complement, 76-49
The game ball belongs to this young man, Aaron Bowen. Some context: Fresh off of Wednesday night’s hard fought 5-point loss to the #10 Kansas Jayhawks, Hoya fans wondered what they would see when the Hoyas hosted Radford University … Continue reading
Hoyas Travel to Newark for Critical Road Game with Seton Hall: FUHGEDDABOUDIT!
For one post today I am going to put on my Fan cap, all of my Georgetown gear, blue hair and face paint. Every game is important now, with six remaining in the regular season and of those 6, tonight … Continue reading →