Category Archives: Play of the Day
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
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
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
The Red Storm Beat the Hoyas Handily, 81-70, Avenging Prior Loss in DC
Off Balance? There are a few statements I can make with relative certainty after the Hoyas loss to the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, 2/28: 1. The Game was decided in the first half after … Continue reading
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 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
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
Selection Sunday is Here! Musketeers Show Hoyas the X-it in the BIG EAST Semis then Lose to Villanova in Final; Six BIG EAST Teams Await NCAA Tournament Fate
Don’t look too long at this logo or if a Hoya fan, you may grow increasingly angry. X marks the spot, and the Hoyas cannot seem to crack the X Code. The third time was not the charm, even though … Continue reading →