The Hoyas’ victory last week over Michigan was one of epic proportions. I know the game was over at halftime, but even though Michigan seemed totally over-matched, they’re not a pushover team and they’ll fight for an at-large NCAA tournament bid. Most likely they’ll be a lock for an NIT appearance in their worst-case scenario. Here’s something interesting about Thursday’s result.

In the modern era of Georgetown Basketball - which began in the 1972-73 season when “Papa John” Thompson began his career - the Hoyas have played 107 games against BCS schools (excluding the Big East teams of course). 107 games against teams playing in the big-time conferences - ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10, and SEC - including any NCAA and NIT tournament meetings.

The recent victory over Michigan was the third-largest margin of victory against a power conference school and the biggest since 1982-83 when the Hoyas destroyed Wisconsin by 28 points.

The win has historical significance, but not much else. It’s not fair comparing the two conferences as the programs are at different stages of development. But, for the sake of history and posterity, it is worth noting. Take a look at some of the other dominating performances against BCS schools. Also, look at the way those teams finished the season. Maybe there is something about beating a conference-tested team.

Georgetown vs BCS Schools
Year	Opponent	Conference	Margin of Victory	Hoyas’ Season Finish
1982-83	Wisconsin	Big Ten	28 Points	NCAA Tournament 2nd Round
1981-82	Oregon St.	Pac 10	24 Points*	NCAA Final Four
2007-08	Michigan	Big Ten	22 Points	TBD
1995-96	Georgia Tech	ACC	18 Points	NCAA Elite Eight
2005-06	Ohio St.	Big Ten	18 Points**	NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1984-85	Arkansas	SEC	17 Points	NCAA Final Four
2000-01	Minnesota	Big Ten	16 Points	NCAA Sweet Sixteen

* NCAA West Regional Final
** NCAA Second Round