The Georgetown Hoyas hung on to earn their first road victory and to improve their season record to 3-0 in Muncie, Indiana. Playing against an undermanned and undersized Ball State, Georgetown was expected to win this game easily, but the Cardinals kept the game close, falling to the Hoyas 57-48.

The Hoyas had a slow start, trailing 4-3 at one point, before going on a solid stretch where they scored seven straight field goals. Georgetown ended the half leading 31-18, having converted five 3 pointers from four different shooters. Hibbert led the way in the first half with eight points coming off of 4-4 shooting. He had a considerable advantage being ten inches taller than the biggest player for Ball State.

In the second half, the Hoyas started off strong and looked like they might run away with the game, as Sapp converted a layup after picking up his first of two steals on the night. But the Cardinals hung in, sparked by two three pointers from Laron Frazier in a one minute span. From there on out, Ball State kept pressure on the Hoyas and narrowed the gap to ten points on several occasions. Sloppy ball control and poor free throw shooting hurt the Hoyas, and with less than two minutes to play, they found themselves on defense, winning by a mere six points. Jessie Sapp’s second steal of the night was crucial, as it essentially sealed the game and forced the Cardinals to foul for the Hoyas’ remaining possessions.

Georgetown managed to close out the closest game of the season and can now use their week off to prepare for their next game at Old Dominion.