By Hoya Hoops
Before the regular season championship game, we asked you how many points the seniors would score in their final home game of their careers. Combined, Roy, Jonathan, Patrick, and Tyler scored 26 points against the Cardinals, making Sam the closest with his guess of 33. Looks like everyone went over, not expecting such a low scoring outing.
After their defeat of Syracuse, Villanova earned themselves a spot in the quarterfinals, where they will meet your Georgetown Hoyas. The last time these two teams met, the game ended on two Jonathan Wallace free throws - the 50th and 51st free throw attempts in that foul-laden game where the refs blew their whistles a whopping 48 times. So that leads to the question of the game:
How many fouls will be called in the upcoming Georgetown vs. Villanova contest, and how many will the Hoyas commit?
We’re gonna say there will be 36 fouls, 20 of which against the Hoyas. What do you think?
Topics: Pregame Predictions, Villanova
March 12th, 2008, 4:12 pm 4 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
Last time, we wanted to know how many steals the Hoyas would have against Marquette. Georgetown recorded seven steals in their 70-68 victory over the Golden Eagles, which means that Hoyas’ guess of seven was right one. Well done.
The conference regular season title is on the line this Saturday as the Hoyas finish the season at home against Louisville. With an NCAA tournament bid all but secured, this game will be the last home game for the four seniors. We thought this would be a fitting question:
How many points will the seniors score, and which senior will have the most?
Our guess is that the seniors will carry the day, scoring 50 points, with the man in the middle Roy Hibbert leading the way. Give us your guess in the comments.
Topics: Louisville, Pregame Predictions
March 6th, 2008, 9:06 am 4 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
For our last Pregame Predictions, we asked you to predict the number of first half baskets the Red Storm would score. St. John’s managed nine field goals, which means that HoyaSinceBirth was exactly correct on his first time playing. Congratulations!
The Hoyas take on Marquette on Saturday. The Golden Eagles have two of the top ten conference leaders in steals in Jerel McNeal and Dominic James. We are curious if that will inspire the Hoyas.
How many steals will Georgetown have, and who will lead the team?
We will say that the team gets nine steals, led by none other than Roy Hibbert. He did get his fair share of steals against St. John’s, after all. How many do you think the Hoyas will get? Let us know in the comments.
Topics: Marquette, Pregame Predictions
February 28th, 2008, 12:41 pm 5 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
Last time, we ask you tell us how many points the Georgetown bench would score. Hoya Gray guessed 16, which was exactly right. Nicely done.
This Wednesday, the Hoyas take on St. John’s at Verizon Center at 9:00 PM. Last time these two teams met, the Red Storm managed only two field goals in the entire first half. We thought this question would be fun:
How many baskets will St. John’s score in the first half?
As nice as two would be, we are going to say seven field goals, which will still require a solid defensive effort. What do you think? Post a comment with your guess.
Topics: Pregame Predictions, St. John's
February 26th, 2008, 10:56 am 5 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
For the last Pregame Predictions, we asked what the Hoyas’ record would be over President’s Day Weekend, and how many points the team would score. The Hoys split, falling to Syracuse, but bouncing back to defeat Providence, scoring 138 points in the two games. Sam was the closest, so congratulations.
Yesterday, Tony talked about the role the bench played in the win over Providence. We think they will play another key role in this Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
How many points will the bench score, and who will lead the scoring?
We say the bench will have 18 points, with Patrick Ewing getting eight of those. What are your guesses? Leave a comment.
Topics: Cincinnati, Pregame Predictions
February 22nd, 2008, 9:07 am 5 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
For the Villanova game, we asked you how many three pointers the Hoyas would make. Sam was right with his guess of 7. Congrats to him.
This weekend, Georgetown has back-to-back road games, facing Syracuse on Saturday and then traveling to Providence on Monday for a rare day game. We thought this would be a fun question:
What will the Hoyas’ record be over the long weekend, and how many total points will they score?
We guess Georgetown will go 2-0, and will score 134 points. What about you? Let us know in the comments.
Topics: Pregame Predictions, Syracuse
February 14th, 2008, 12:26 pm 5 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
Before the game at Louisville, we asked everybody who would score the first points for the Hoyas. A lot of people said it would be big Roy, but only Luke said it would be on a dunk, so he wins that one. I’m sure he’d trade that victory for a different result in the game though.
Against the Cardinals, the Hoyas shot an abysmal 18.2% from three-point range. If Georgetown wants to beat the Wildcats tonight, they’re gonna need to pick up the slack from beyond the arc.
How many threes will the Hoyas make against Villanova, and who will have the most?
We’re going to go with 11 trifectas with Sapp leading the way with three of them. What do you think?
Topics: Pregame Predictions, Villanova
February 11th, 2008, 10:11 am 3 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
For the game this past Tuesday, we asked our readers to guess the number of turnovers Georgetown would have. The Hoyas committed 12 turnovers against South Florida, so both Hoya Gray and Emily were the closest, with guesses of 11 and 13, respectively. Fortunately for Emily, this is not the Price is Right.
In that game, DaJuan Summers started off the game scoring the Hoyas’ first 11 points. For Georgetown’s upcoming game against Louisville, we thought of this question:
Who will score the first basket for the Hoyas, and how will it be scored?
Our guess is Roy Hibbert will hit a short hook shot over David Padgett. What’s your guess?
Topics: Louisville, Pregame Predictions
February 7th, 2008, 10:47 am 10 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
Last game, we asked you to predict the number of points Seton Hall would score. As it turns out the Pirates scored 61 points, which makes us the winners with our guess of 62. Not too shabby.
Tomorrow, Georgetown takes on South Florida. The Hoyas played a pretty sloppy first half against Seton Hall, committing 13 turnovers en route to a season high 21 miscues, and they look to rectify that against the Bulls.
How many turnovers will the Hoyas commit?
We think this team has learned its lesson, and will take care of the basketball. Our guess is eight. What about you?
Topics: Pregame Predictions, South Florida
February 4th, 2008, 4:02 pm 5 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
For last night’s game, we asked you to predict how well Patrick Ewing Jr. would do in his return to Madison Square Garden. Ewing ended the night with nine points and three rebounds. Hoya Gray was the closest, so congratulations!
This Saturday, the Hoyas face a hot Seton Hall side which has won five conference games in a row. The Hoyas have a four-game winning streak of their own at stake. This game will come down to protecting the hoop, as the stalwart Hoyas’ defense will try to slow down the high-scoring Pirates.
How many points will the Hoyas allow against Seton Hall?
Our guess is 62 points. How about you?
Topics: Pregame Predictions, Seton Hall
January 31st, 2008, 10:04 am 5 Comments