Teams

Georgetown:
Georgetown needed a win, and despite a small scare thanks to their slow start, they got what they came for. It was a crucial win for the Hoyas, coming off of two losses and facing a conference team ahead of them in the Big East standings.

As the season progresses, it is becoming more and more clear that Austin Freeman and Greg Monroe are the most consistent players on this Georgetown team. And it’s good to see that in a game when Chris Wright can’t get himself into an offensive rhythm that the other players on the team step up, and the Hoyas can still come out with a win against a quality opponent.

Louisville:
Louisville started the game out well, executing in transition and getting out to an early lead. While the Hoyas adjusted, getting the ball inside to Greg more and growing confident against the Cardinals zone, Louisville seemed stuck, and they didn’t adapt to the game well enough to win once their outside shots stopped falling.

Players

Georgetown:
Like I said earlier, Austin Freeman and Greg Monroe are studs. But a huge performer in this game was actually someone off the bench. I thought Hollis Thompson played very well, and his three-point shooting in the first half was a huge help when the Hoyas were struggling to get things done on the offensive end. All you need is a few key plays at the right time to have a huge impact on the game, and Hollis Thompson demonstrated that in Kentucky.

Louisville:
Edgar Sosa is the leader of the Cardinals, and he played well against the Hoyas. To me, though, an important player was Reginald Delk. In the first half, he was 3-4 from three and scored 11 points to help Louisville get that early lead. In the second half, characteristic of the entire Cardinals team, he hit nothing from outside and failed to execute.

Number of the Game

0: The number of field goals made by Chris Wright. A lot has been made of the fact that for a majority of games this season, when Chris has 10 or more points, the Hoyas win and when he doesn’t, the Hoyas lose. Today, Chris didn’t get his points, but he still played well offensively by breaking the press and getting assists. He played tough defense, and he didn’t let his jump shot affect the rest of his game. And the Hoyas won handedly.

Syracuse Blowout

Georgetown lost to Syracuse by four points. The Hoyas had a chance to take the lead with under a minute left, but the shot didn’t fall. Can ESPN commentators stop saying “Georgetown was getting blown out by Syracuse.” Syracuse was leading by 20+ points, but that doesn’t matter. It was a close game.