Georgetown jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first three minutes against Syracuse, but that would be as good as it got for the Hoyas. Syracuse embarrassed Georgetown from that point on, cruising to a 73-56 victory.

After the great start, Georgetown looked complacent offensively. Syracuse’s 2-3 zone clogged the passing lanes and created steals, and the Hoyas were incapable of stopping the Orange on the other end of the floor. Georgetown trailed 34-29 at the half.

It was more of the same in the second, with Georgetown totally ineffective on both sides of the ball and looking more flustered and frustrated with every possession. The Orange, sensing the timidity, took full advantage, applying more pressure defensively and moving the ball quickly for open looks offensively.

Greg Monroe had one of his worst games of the season, fouling out with six minutes remaining with only eight points and six turnovers. Austin Freeman led Georgetown in scoring with 23 points, and Jason Clark was the only other Hoya in double figures with 15. Andy Rautins and Kris Joseph had 15 a piece to lead Syracuse, who improve to 20-1 on the season. Georgetown falls to 15-4.

The Hoyas will have a long time to think about this loss, as they don’t play again until their Saturday match-up against Duke at Verizon Center. The inter-conference battle is set to start at 1 PM.