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Georgetown:
Georgetown had five players reach double figures and 11 players earn minutes in a convincing 75-45 win over South Florida. The Hoyas continue to impress with their defensive effort, and for the second straight game, they held their opponents without a field goal for over 10 minutes. The Bulls shot just 31.4% from the field and committed 17 turnovers.

Georgetown’s offense was not as sharp as its defense early on, as the team was under 35% from the floor in the first half. However, the Hoyas turned things around after the break, missing just eight shots and connecting on over 65% of their second half field goals. With the Hoyas scoring with ease and the defense forcing the Bulls to work hard every possession, Georgetown steadily increased the lead, and South Florida was never truly in the game.

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Georgetown:
After a pair of poor performances on the offensive end of the floor, the Hoyas decided to inflict some pain on their opponent for a change, turning up the intensity defensively to soundly defeat Connecticut, 58-44. Georgetown’s defense set the pace for the game, as the Hoyas were very active, deflecting passes on seemingly every possession, and holding the Huskies to 30% shooting on the night.

While the offense was still not firing on all cylinders, they slowly but surely took the lead and extended it to double digits in the first half, and kept the lead for the rest of the game. They also controlled the pace of the game, keeping the score low and not allowing the Huskies to turn the game into a track meet. And especially given how much Connecticut struggled to score in the half-court offense, that was a key to success.

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Georgetown:
The Hoyas followed up a very shaky performance against Rutgers with an equally disappointing game against Pittsburgh, losing 72-60. Georgetown’s defense was poor for most of the game, with the Panthers getting open layups seemingly at will and scoring 32 points in the paint in the game. The inability to stop Pittsburgh combined with an offense that went over seven minutes without a field goal doomed Georgetown for failure. And with a big game against Connecticut coming up, the Hoyas cannot be happy with their most recent performances leading up to that showdown.

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Georgetown:
From the opening tip, it looked as though Georgetown did not have it’s A-game. Players were missing wide open shots, and the motion offense too often was not moving. The team made only three shots in the first half en route to its the worst shooting game of the year, 29.3% from the field.

The defense was solid, which was crucial, and the team was 70% from the free throw line, and in a game when the Hoyas shot 36 free throws, that made the difference. In the end, the Hoyas should try to put this game behind them and just be grateful that they were able to get a win when performing so poorly offensively. Hopefully, this performance was an anomaly, and the team can forget this game and move forward.

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Georgetown:
The past few times that Georgetown made the trip to Chicago to take on DePaul, the Hoyas had returned home with easy victories, with the result almost a foregone conclusion. This game had a very different feel, as even when the Hoyas extended to a double digit lead, you weren’t convinced that DePaul was done for. As it was, Georgetown was able to add another road win to its resume and returns home with a deserved 83-75 win over DePaul.

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Georgetown:
After a pair of uninspired losses, the Hoyas showed their resilience and put forth a solid performance to get back on the winning track. Georgetown struggled early but eventually settled down for a 69-49 road win over St. John’s. It was certainly a team effort, as the freshman bench chipped in 23 points and 21 rebounds. And despite a short lapse where the Red Storm used an 8-0 run to cut the lead to three with under seven minutes to play, Georgetown answered right back to regain control of the game, and for the first time during this year’s Big East season, the fans did not have to sweat it out in the final minutes.

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Georgetown:
After winning 11 games in a row over the span of a month and a half, the Hoyas have now lost two games in three days. Both defeats can be attributed to uninspired defense and poor offensive execution, especially down the stretch. That was painfully clear in this game, as the Hoyas made just one field goal in the final six and a half minutes of the game, letting a six point lead evaporate and losing to Cincinnati 68-64.

In the team’s defense, expectations got inflated after Georgetown’s winning streak, and this young team is not legitimately a top 10 team yet. However, that being said, this game was certainly winnable, and the Hoyas have only themselves to blame for letting this win slip away.

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Georgetown:
The Hoyas suffered their first conference loss of the year at the hands of West Virginia, 74-62. Three point shooting was particularly bad for the Hoyas on the day, as the team made just one three in the first 39 minutes of play. The poor outside shooting allowed the Mountaineers to pack it in defensively, making Georgetown’s offense difficult to run. Also, the Hoyas did not play it’s best defense, allowing the Mountaineers to shoot 50% on the day.

One of the bright spots of this game was Georgetown’s press, which continues to impress me. In recent history, Georgetown has used the press more to slow down the opposition, but this year’s Hoyas have used it effectively to spark the offense, creating turnover and quick baskets. In this game the press got Georgetown back in the game, helping to cut the lead to four with under 2:30 to play. Unfortunately, the Hoyas were not able to get any closer.

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Georgetown:
A lot has been said about this Georgetown team. Everyone on the planet has been talking about their toughness since their trip to China; Roy Hibbert thinks they’re the best Hoya team under Coach Thompson; and the huge comeback against Marquette has people talking about their resilience and their grit. This game showed the country what the Hoyas have to offer both in terms of skill and determination. What I found impressive was how they managed to get themselves focused, motivated, and energized without any help from the home crowd. The fans at Verizon Center were very quiet from late in the second half until it was a six point game. When the Hoya faithful were doubtful their team could fight their way back into it, Jason Clark and the freshmen had to work hard to show them what Georgetown is capable of.

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Georgetown:
Georgetown beat Providence on New Year’s Eve, showing that they can win ugly, even when nothing is working the way it should on offense. They tried to score from outside; they tried to pound it in down low; they moved the ball around; the ball just refused to go into the basket. But even though points were hard to come by, they clamped down in the final minutes, and willed the victory.

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