By now, you should already know at least three things about the Hoyas’ 1984 National Championship run. Here’s #4:

Defense Wins Championshps

The 1984 Final Four was a collection of great big men from around the country – Georgetown had Patrick Ewing, Houston had Akeem Olajuwon, and Kentucky had the Twin Towers in Sam Bowie and Melvin Turpin. Georgetown was tasked with facing Kentucky in the national semifinal.

Kentucky’s size was giving the Hoyas problems, and Patrick Ewing picked up three fouls in the first half. Georgetown trailed 29-22, and Kentucky looked to be in control. What took place in the second half was an unbelievable display of defense that will never be duplicated in a Final Four:

Kentucky shot 3 for 33 from the field in the second half (9%).

Kentucky failed to score on their first 14 possessions while the Hoyas went on a 23-3 run.

Kentucky’s starting five shot 0-21 from the field in the second half.

The Hoyas moved into the championship game knowing that after what they had overcome in the semifinal, they were not going to be denied by Houston.