Teams

Georgetown:
The Hoyas played hard for 45 minutes but just couldn’t pull off the upset, losing 64-61. The Georgetown defense again deserves credit, holding the Orange to under 35% shooting. Unfortunately, the Hoyas only shot 33% from the field themselves, including only 24% from beyond the arc. It was the poor shooting that doomed the Hoyas.

But on the plus side, Georgetown’s play continues to improve. Against one of the best teams in the country, the shots were not falling, and that ordinarily would spell disaster. But, the Hoyas were able to stay in the game due to their defense and rebounding, and just missed coming home with a very impressive win. And while it is always disappointing to lose, especially to Syracuse, the Hoyas can build off this performance and use what they learned in defeat to make themselves stronger.

Syracuse:
The Orange’s defense caused problems for the Hoyas early, as Georgetown seemed to just pass the ball around the perimeter without much movement. Syracuse also uses their defense to create offense, turning steals into layups, and that was again the case, as the Orange scored 20 points off of Georgetown turnovers. However, as the game wore on, the Hoyas got a better read on the zone, and they turned the ball over less and worked the zone to their advantage, getting easier looks. In the end, though, Syracuse’s defense got the stops when they needed it, and they were able to get the win.

Players

Georgetown:
Seniors Jason Clark and Henry Sims both picked up their third fouls on Syracuse’s first possession of the second half. As a result they sat on the bench for a seven minute stretch, and Georgetown’s underclassmen had to step up. Otto Porter earned a double-double, leading the Hoyas with 14 points and 13 rebounds. He took advantage of holes in the Syracuse zone, taking and hitting baseline jumpers, and outhustled everyone of the floor for loose balls. He is improving with every game, and especially with Georgetown’s seniors on the bench, he took control when the Hoyas needed it.

Syracuse:
Kris Joseph almost single-handedly beat the Hoyas, scoring 29 points on 9-20 and connecting on 6-11 from beyond the arc. He scored nine of Syracuse’s final 13 points of the game, including the game-winning three with under 30 seconds to go in overtime. If the Hoyas meet the Orange in the Big East Tournament, they will need to do a better job of containing Joseph.

Referees

The officiating was not the reason the Hoyas lost this game, but it seemed like every 50-50 call went against the Hoyas. Henry Sims picked up his third foul just a minute into the second half on what appeared to be a clear charge. In the overtime period, Hollis Thompson was called for a charge in a similar situation, where the defender was not as set. On the ensuing possession, Greg Whittington was whistled for a dubious foul on Dion Waiters where there was minimal contact. And even on Georgetown’s final offensive set, Jason Clark was being harassed and the ball was knocked of bounds on what very easily could have been Georgetown’s ball, but Bob Donato awarded possession to the Orange, and that essentially ended the game. Like I said, these plays did not decide the outcome, but in a close game where every possession is critical, the Hoyas didn’t get any help from the officials.

Number of the Game

17: Rebounding advantage for Georgetown. The Hoyas absolutely demolished the Orange on the boards, grabbing a whopping 52 rebounds, including 23 on the offensive end. However, the Hoyas were only able to translate that into 13 second-chance points. But, if Georgetown’s continues to crash the boards as effectively as they did against Syracuse, the Hoyas will be in very good shape entering March.

Teams

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.

South Florida:
The Bulls entered this game winners of four out of five conference games. However, they started the game sluggish, and despite the Hoyas poor first half shooting, the Bulls still found themselves down eight at the break. South Florida never found any rhythm offensively, and once the Hoyas took their commanding second half lead, the Bulls were done for.

Players

Georgetown:
It’s difficult to single out any one Hoya in this game, as so many made contributions for the win. That being said, Henry Sims had 13 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, a great all-around performance from the big fella, especially considering the size and strength of South Florida’s front line.

Freshman Jabril Trawick also had a nice game, as he reached double figures for the first time in his career, scoring 10 points and going 7-8 from the free throw line.

South Florida:
Gus Gilchrist had a strong game, working down low for most of his points, but still remaining a threat to make an outside jumper. He was the only Bull in double figures, scoring one-third of his team points with a game-high of 15. But, in general, when 15 points is one third of your team’s total, you are going to be in trouble.

Number of the Game

4.5: Consecutive minutes without a point scored during the first half. Otto Porter put back an offensive rebound at the 11 minute mark to give the Hoyas a 10 point lead. Neither team would score a point until Sims connected on two free throws with 6:28 to play in the half. During that stretch, the teams combined to go 0-7 and committed eight turnovers. It was not pretty basketball.

Teams

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.

Connecticut:
The Huskies are in a free fall, having now lost four straight. But unlike the other contests which were all one possession games, this time Connecticut lost by double digits and were not closer than six in the entire second half. Their shooting was abysmal, and even their free throw shooting was under 50%. The Huskies were not getting stops and couldn’t make any outside shots, going a frigid 10% from three-point range. Connecticut trailed by ten at halftime, and briefly threatened in the second half, but then quickly fell behind by double figures again, and at that point the game was over.

Players

Georgetown:
Hollis Thompson had his best game in two weeks, scoring 18 points and grabbing nine rebounds. He again showcased his scoring versatility, slashing to the basket as well as hitting his three pointers, and his length caused problems for the UCONN offense. The Hoyas needed a strong performance against the Huskies, and Thompson certainly answered the call.

Connecticut:
Coming into the game, Jeremy Lamb and Shabazz Napier were the two leading scorers for the Huskies, averaging 32 points per game. They were well under that average against the Hoyas, only scoring 15 points on atrocious shooting. Lamb was 4-18, or 22% from the field, and 2-11 from beyond the arc, and Napier was even worse, missing all nine of his field goal attempts.

Andre Drummond was the only UCONN player to shoot over 50% from the field, scoring 18 points on nine of his 12 attempts, while the rest of his teammates combined to shoot under 19%. Drummond did have an Achilles’ heel though, as he missed all four of his free throw in spectacular style, including an airball.

Coaches

Midway through the first half have, it became clear that the Connecticut offense wasn’t working. But, Coach Calhoun seemed to make no adjustments, allowing his star players to keep shooting, even though they were clearly struggling from the floor. Even in the second half, the Huskies did not seem to change their game plan, even though it was apparent that their three pointers were not going to fall.

Number of the Game

10.5: Consecutive minutes without a field goal for Connecticut. The Huskies started the game 6-7 from the field, jumping out to a six point lead at the 16:30 mark in the first half. However, Connecticut would go without a field goal until there were just six minutes to play before the break. The damage had been done, as during that stretch the Hoyas took a lead that they would never relinquish.

Teams

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.

Pittsburgh:
The Panthers did not look like a team that opened Big East play 0-7. They fought for the whole 40 minutes, jumped out to lead and never relinquished it. Even when Georgetown cut a 17 point lead down to five with plenty of time left in the game, the Panthers did not panic or collapse; they were able to stay in the lead and eventually spread the lead back up to double figures. The Hoyas certainly underperformed, but the Panthers also came ready to play.

Players

Georgetown:
Freshman Otto Porter continues to impress with his effort and hustle. He scored 14 points on 6-11 shooting and grabbed six rebounds, both team highs for the game. In addition, his energy off the bench helps the team, especially when their play seems stagnant as it did on Saturday.

Pittsburgh:
Nasir Robinson was a perfect 9-9 from the field en route to a game-high 23 points for the Panthers. Teammate Lamar Patterson added 18 points of his own to go along with seven assists. Together, the two scored 41 points on 88% shooting, with almost half of those points coming in the paint. The Georgetown defense simply had no answer to these two on the interior.

Number of the Game

12: Rebounding advantage for Pittsburgh over Georgetown. Recently the Hoyas have been winning the battle of the boards, but in this game they were outrebounded by a dozen, which could be a sign of Georgetown’s lack of energy or focus on the day.

Teams

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.

Rutgers:
The Scarlet Knights led for most of the game, breaking Georgetown’s press easily and getting transition baskets whenever possible. And while the Georgetown offense was having its own problems, Rutgers’ defense certainly compounded them. The Scarlet Knights had a 50-45 lead with two and a half minutes to go in the game, and at that point it looked as though Rutgers was going to pull off the upset. However, the Scarlet Knights would not score the rest of the game, as Georgetown ended the game on a 7-0 run to steal victory from the jaws of defeat.

Players

Georgetown:
Two Hoyas stuck out by making big plays at big times, and they are both freshman. When the Hoyas found themselves down seven midway through the second half, Greg Whittington responded for the Hoyas, going on a 7-0 run by himself to get Georgetown back even.

Otto Porter had a quiet day for most of the game, but came up very big when it mattered most. He scored the final six points of the game to give Georgetown the win, none more important than his clutch free throws with eight seconds to play to put the Hoyas ahead. In a game where no one was playing particularly well, it was a good sign that the freshmen were not afraid to step up and help guide the Hoyas to victory.

Rutgers:
Eli Carter had a game-high 14 points, and his three pointer with just over 2:30 to go in the game gave Rutgers a five point lead. However, he was whistled for an offensive foul that gave Georgetown the ball back with a minute to play. He had a chance redeem himself, as he penetrated towards the basket on the final possession, but his floater would miss. Still, it was an impressive performance from Carter.

Referees

The officiating was simply atrocious. It was pretty much the opposite of the St. John’s game from one week ago. The refs called every touch foul, even when the contact was minimal and had no impact on the play. The Hoyas got a majority of the calls in their favor, which led to Georgetown shooting 36 free throws. It could have been more if the Hoyas had connected on the front end of some 1-and-1 attempts. The referees were consistent in that they continued to call lots of fouls the whole game, including the off-the-ball hold on Porter with under 10 seconds in the game that ended up being the difference.

Number of the Game

86: Seconds of the game during which Georgetown led. The Hoyas were behind almost the whole contest, taking the lead briefly on just three occasions, and only once did the Hoyas have the ball with the lead. Fortunately for Georgetown, they had the lead when it mattered, at the final horn.

Teams

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.

There were a few points of concern about the game, however. First, the normally solid free throw shooting was atrocious, as the team shot 57% from the stripe on the night. Those misses contributed in part to DePaul hanging around in the game. Also, the Hoyas struggled breaking the Blue Demons’ full-court press, despite easily handling similar pressure in the St. John’s game (perhaps this was partially due to the missing Markel Starks, who was a last-minute scratch). Georgetown successfully managed it early in the game, but in the second half the team squandered a number opportunities to take a stranglehold on the game and ended the game with 18 turnovers.

On the positive side, Georgetown continues to rebound the ball very well and absolutely dominated the Blue Demons on the glass, winning the battle of the boards by a whopping 22, 47-25. Also, the Hoyas were over 52% from the field and an even more impressive 53.8% from downtown. When the Hoyas are shooting and rebounding this well, we might be able to forgive them a lapse or two from the free throw line.

DePaul:
This DePaul side is improved from years past, and they fought harder than I was expecting. Their press was effective, as the very high-intensity pressure generated lots of steals and offense for them. Their half-court defense was far less effective, however, and Georgetown took full advantage.

Players

Georgetown:
Jason Clark, who turned 22 on Monday, celebrated his birthday by putting on an offensive show. He scored a career-high 31 points on just 14 shots, making three pointers as if they were layups and driving to the basket for inside scores as well. He also chipped in five rebounds and four steals. The only blot on his performance was his free throw shooting, where he was just 4-9. But, other than that, Clark certainly had a birthday to remember.

DePaul:
Moses Morgan came off the bench to score 17 points for the Blue Demons, with most of his damage coming from beyond the three-point arc. He was 5-8 from downtown, including two threes in a 32 second span that cut Georgetown’s lead to two midway through the second half.

Number of the Game

3: Misses from the field for Jason Clark. On a night where the hoop looked as big as an ocean, Jason Clark made 11 of his 14 shots, including five of his seven three-point attempts, and one of those misses was halfway down. Many Georgetown fans have known of Clark’s explosive scoring ability, and perhaps this game will ignite similar offensive displays in upcoming games.

Fresh Start

For the first time this season, Markel Starks was not in the starting lineup, as a late illness kept him sidelined for the entire game. Freshman Otto porter started in place, earning the first start of his career. He had another stellar rebounding performance, grabbing a game-high 15 rebounds. The Hoyas’ solid play despite its starting point guard is a testament to versatility of the team, that the players are able to adjust seamlessly to whatever role they are asked to play.

Teams

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.

The Hoyas won this game thanks to great defense and rebounding. They held the Red Storm to 31.5% from the field on the day, and forced 14 turnovers on which Georgetown scored 16 points. The Hoyas also worked the glass, outrebounding St. John’s by eight and pulling down 19 offensive boards which lead to 21 second chance points. Add to that the 55% that Georgetown shot from the field in the second half, and you get a satisfying 20 point win over a classic Georgetown foe.

St. John’s:
The Red Storm are even younger than the Hoyas, with seven freshmen, four of them starters. Combined with the fact that St. John’s is a poor three-point shooting team, and you can understand the frenetic pace with which the Red Storm played. They tried to use a transition offense to generate points. However, their transition defense was not equipped to handle the Hoyas’ counterattacks, which allowed the Hoyas a number of easy baskets. And since the Red Storm were not rebounding well, it made it difficult for them to even get out and run as much as they would have liked.

Players

Georgetown:
The Hoyas received offense from a variety of sources, which is what contributed to the strong effort. Jason Clark had the most complete all-around performance, with 15 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Hollis Thompson’s line of 20 points, five rebounds, and four steals is even more impressive given he was held scoreless in the first half.

But perhaps the most important performance of the day came from Otto Porter, who had his second double-double of his young career with 13 points and 10 rebounds. It was not just the rebounds or points but how he got them. He was working the offensive boards and putting back the rebounds, and six of his points in the first half came during the critical 16-2 run that helped the Hoyas gain control of the game.

St. John’s:
The Red Storm’s two leading scorers are Moe Harkless and D’Angelo Harrison. Harrison made the first basket of the game for St. John’s, but then went 0-11 from the field the rest of the game, ending with just five points. This meant that Harkless had to step up his game, which he did, scoring a game-high 21 points. He might have had even more had he not fouled out with five minutes to play. After that point, the wind was out of the sails for St. John’s and the Hoyas pulled away.

Referees

This was an old-fashioned Big East game; it was a physical contest, with high-pressure defense, lots of fast break opportunities, and plenty of contact. The referees were in keeping with the old-school mentality and allowed the two teams to play without calling much, which made the game much more fun to watch and gave it a nice flow. The officials were also consistent for most part, except for a brief stretch in the second half where there were a few too many touch fouls called. But, overall, I thought the refs did a good job.

Number of the Game

0: Three pointers made for St. John’s. The Red Storm are the worst three-point shooting team in the conference by far, and the Hoyas guarded them as such. With no legitimate outside threat, Georgetown packed it in, which in turn made it very difficult for St. John’s to score. It is rare in this age to find a team that is under 26% from beyond the arc, so while leaving the opposition open from beyond the arc was a successful strategy in this game, the Hoyas shouldn’t get used to it.

Teams

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.

Cincinnati:
The Bearcats are a tough, physical team, and their aggressive defense caused problems for the Hoyas, as it seems as though every Georgetown pass was getting deflected or stolen. This contributed to the Hoyas’ atrocious end-of-game performance, and the Bearcats deserve some credit. Although, this seemed more like a game that Georgetown lost than Cincinnati won.

Players

Georgetown:
Hollis Thompson had an amazing first half. He was a perfect 5-5 from the field, four of those coming from beyond the arc, and ended the half with a buzzer-beating three pointer to put the Hoyas up two at the half and give himself 14 points. However, he inexplicably took only one shot in the second half, a forced jumper with the shot clock running down, which he missed. I know the offense the Hoyas run does not feed the hot hand, but it was especially frustrating that, as the game hung in the balance, he didn’t even get a touch on what would be the final play of significance for Georgetown. Whether it’s the coaching or the offensive execution, not getting Thompson the ball in the final minute of play is inexcusable.

Cincinnati:
Sean Kilpatrick had 27 points for the Bearcats, on 10-16 shooting. He also turned the tide of the game with just under five and a half minutes to play. After Henry Sims missed two free throws that could have put Georgetown up by eight, Kilpatrick immediately nailed a three pointer, a five-point swing in almost zero time. It was all downhill from there for the Hoyas.

Number of the Game

5: Potential points from the free throw line lost by Georgetown. Despite the ineffective offense, the Hoyas still could have earned a victory had they just been able to make key free throws. Sims went 0-2 with the chance to put the team up eight points late in the game, Otto Porter missed the front end of a 1-and-1 situation, and Jason Clark went only 1-2 with chance to give Georgetown the lead with 90 seconds to play. In a four point loss, those missed opportunities will haunt the Hoyas.

Teams

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.

West Virginia:
The Mountaineers are a decent team with two strong players and a good supporting cast. They played very good defense against the Hoyas, holding Georgetown to 40% from the field. In the end, though, I feel like this was a game in which Georgetown did not perform to their standards, not a game where the Mountaineers dictated the style.

Players

Georgetown:
Hollis Thompson led the Hoyas with 20 points on 7-13 shooting, including Georgetown’s lone three pointer before a desperation three from Greg Whittington late in the game. However, no one really stepped up down the stretch to make a big shot, something that Georgetown desperately needed.

West Virginia:
Kevin Jones leads the league in both scoring and rebounding, and he improved upon both of those averages against the Hoyas, scoring 22 points and grabbing 16 rebounds. The Hoyas did a fairly good job defending him late in the game, as he was held without a field goal over the last 12 minutes of the game, but he had already done his damage.

Referees

The officiating was frustrating, as at times the officials seemed to be calling it close, but then down the stretch they stopped making any calls. The play that sticks out in my mind was with two minutes to play and the Hoyas trailing by six, Jason Clark drove to the basket and got bumped pretty hard while going up. He missed the shot and no foul was called, which pretty much ended the hopes for another come-from-behind win. That call did not decide the outcome, but had a foul been called, the Hoyas would have still been very much alive in the game.

Number of the Game

1: Field goal made by West Virginia in the final five and a half minutes of the game. Despite just one field goal for their opposition, the Hoyas were not able to close the gap. The Mountaineers connected on their free throws for the most part and Georgetown just couldn’t generate enough offense to get over the hump.

Teams

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.

Marquette:
Marquette’s a very good team and against the Hoyas, they started off hot and took full advantage of Georgetown’s less than stellar first half defense. The big comeback was due to the Hoyas’ excellent second half performance and was in no way the Golden Eagles blowing the game. The Hoyas’ last game of the season at the Bradley Center is not going to be an easy one.

Players

Georgetown:
A few years back, Coach said that the best defender on the team was a young Jason Clark. He played a supporting role for three years behind more aggressive offensive options, and Hoya fans wondered what kind of a leader he would be as a senior. While he’s been a solid performer, leading the team in scoring and steals, becoming more aggressive on the glass over the past few games, it wasn’t until Wednesday night when he really demonstrated his leadership style. From the second Marquette in-bounded the ball to start the second half, Jason Clark led the team through his excellent defense. He started the half with a passion and a fire that showed the team that he wasn’t lying down, the game wasn’t over, and Georgetown isn’t a team to be messed with.

Marquette:
Marquette freshman Todd Mayo played a major part of the game on Wednesday. He was the second player off the bench for the Golden Eagles, and he nailed a three on his first shot attempt on his way to 16 points. His last three pointer gave Marquette their biggest lead of the game, but he struggled after that point, committing four turnovers and doing little else. It’s a lot easier to knock down shots when you’re team’s winning, but no matter what the score is, the Hoyas will need to do a better job guarding Mayo when they meet again in March.

Referees

The refs were pretty inconsistent, calling very few fouls at the beginning of the game, a ton going into and coming out of halftime, and then very few as the game was winding down. But that’s the nature of Big East basketball. Craig Stouffer of the Washington Examiner managed to get a question about the refereeing past the Georgetown Sports Information team, and what Coach responded was basically that in the Big East, at any point, any team can take over the game – the home side, the visiting team, or the officiating crew.

Number of the Game

25: The number of consecutive minutes the Hoyas trailed Marquette. Georgetown led 24-23 in the first half, but once Darius Johnson-Odom hit a three, Marquette was in front until the Hoyas tied at 66 with 2:33 left in the game.