In what very likely could be the last ever Big East meeting between Georgetown and Syracuse at the Carrier Dome, the two arch-rivals did not disappoint. Forty minutes was not enough to settle this game, as the Hoyas fell just short in overtime, 64-61. Kris Joseph had a game-high 29 points to lead the Orange, including the game-winning three-pointer with under 30 seconds to go in overtime. Otto Porter came off the bench led the Hoyas with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

The game was incredibly close throughout, as no team led by more than six points the entire contest. The Hoyas pounded the offensive glass early on, outhustling Syracuse in the first half and earning a 31-27 lead at halftime.

Syracuse opened the second half on an 8-0 run in the first 90 seconds and for a moment it looked as though the Orange were about to take over, but the Hoyas responded with six straight point of their own. As the game wore on, the Hoyas again found themselves down, 55-51 with under four minutes to play. But, after a three from Jason Clark and a free throw from Greg Whittington, the score was tied with under a minute to go. And after Whittington got his own rebound after his missed second free throw, Georgetown looked like it might be able to settle the game the regulation. But, Henry Sims had his shot blocked, and Syracuse’s last shot was off the mark, and the two sides headed for overtime.

In the extra period, the Hoyas had the ball with the score tied and under a minute to play, but again the Hoyas would fail to convert. On the ensuing possession Joseph knocked down his sixth three of the game to give the Orange a three point lead. The Hoyas tried to get Jason Clark a look to tie but ended up turning the ball over. After two missed free throws by Syracuse, Hollis Thompson’s desperation three-pointer was well short.

The Hoyas look to bounce back against the Red Storm of St. John’s in a rematch of Georgetown’s 69-49 win from earlier this season. Tip-off on Sunday at Verizon Center against St. John’s is scheduled for 12 PM.