Prediction for Matchup with Creighton:
By his own admission, Greg McDermott’s Creighton team is “offensively challenged”. The Georgetown Hoyas were likewise offensively challenged on the New Year’s Eve/Day contest with the Xavier Musketeers. Today at home the Hoyas can use this opportunity to right the course and start working on all cylinders at their home court. While unlikely to be a packed house because students are not yet back from winter break, the proverbial Sixth Man could help immensely.
If the Hoyas get back to fundamentals and shoot as they are capable, and use all personnel without getting into foul trouble or turning the ball over, they should win. While those are four qualifiers, they are something that this team can do to get to 1-1 in early conference play.
I expect great energy from Trawick, Bowen, and sharpshooting from the SuperFrosh, who will feel comfortable back at home.
Hoyas, 72-Blue Jays 61.