Articles tagged: Men’s Basketball

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“They Woke Up” – Men’s Basketball Uses Press to Avoid Disaster in Opener

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (1-0, Big East) kicked into high gear after a disastrous opening against Mount St. Mary’s (0-1, NEC), downing the Mountaineers 81-68 on the back of... Read more

By November 6, 2019

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Men’s Big East Preview

Villanova Since 2013-14, Villanova has finished first in the conference every season but 2017-18, when they won both the Big East and NCAA Tournaments. The team lost its leading scorer... Read more

By and November 6, 2019

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James Akinjo and the Hoyas Look to Make the Leap to National Contention

Tracking the evolution of James Akinjo’s freshman season is easy: look at what he did against Marquette. The first time Georgetown squared off against the Golden Eagles, on Jan. 15,... Read more

By November 6, 2019

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Meet the New Guys

Georgetown Athletics CommunicationsGalen Alexander: 6’6” Forward Hailing from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Galen Alexander was recruited by current Georgetown assistant coach Robert Kirby to Louisiana State University in 2017. At the... Read more

By , and November 6, 2019

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Standing Out: Ewing Hopes to Avoid Fates of Other NBA Greats Turned Coaches

Isiah Thomas. Clyde Drexler. Chris Mullin. Mention these players’ names and memories of their illustrious, Hall of Fame careers easily come to mind. Less likely to be revered: their stints... Read more

By November 6, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Poised for Most Decisive Season in Recent Memory

Last year, the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team entered their season as an afterthought in the Big East, let alone nationally. By most accounts, they exceeded expectations.  The Hoyas notched... Read more

By November 6, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Hosts Mount St. Mary’s To Begin 2019-20 Campaign

The Georgetown men’s basketball team tips off its 111th season Wednesday evening at Capital One Arena with a matchup against Mount St. Mary’s. Entering their third season under Head Coach... Read more

By November 5, 2019

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East Region Semifinalists Ready to Take the Stage in DC

The NCAA Tournament’s East Regional semifinalists held their open practices and media days Thursday afternoon amidst a backdrop of swirling off-court rumors and on-court intrigue. Opening proceedings at Capital One... Read more

By March 29, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Exits NIT in First Round with Loss to Harvard

On Wednesday night, the 6-seed Harvard Crimson outlasted the 3-seed Georgetown men’s basketball team in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), winning a tightly fought contest, 71-68.... Read more

By March 20, 2019

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Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Hosts Harvard in NIT

On Wednesday, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (19-13, 9-9 Big East) returns to the postseason for the first time since the 2014-15 season, and the first time since head coach... Read more

By March 19, 2019

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Seton Hall Dominates Men’s Basketball in First Half, Comeback Falls Short in Big East Quarterfinal

The Georgetown men’s basketball team was beaten handily by Seton Hall 73-57 in the Big East quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. The 3-seed Pirates used a devastating... Read more

By March 15, 2019

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The Kids are Alright: With Three Big East All-Freshman Selections, Men’s Basketball is on the Rise

When Georgetown men’s basketball coach Patrick Ewing announced his first starting five this season, fans were both bewildered and excited. The Hoyas were taking on Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), and... Read more

By March 15, 2019

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Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Faces Seton Hall in Big East Tournament

The 6-seed Georgetown men’s basketball team will take on 3-seed Seton Hall in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for... Read more

By March 14, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Scratches Out Road Win Against No. 16 Marquette

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (18-12, 9-9 Big East) grabbed a crucial victory in their quest to reach the NCAA Tournament Saturday, knocking off No. 16 Marquette (23-8, 12-6 Big... Read more

By March 10, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Suffers Huge Blow with Away Loss to DePaul

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (18-12, 8-9 Big East) fell 101-69 at DePaul (15-13, 7-10 Big East) on Wednesday night. The Blue Demons shot 50 percent from beyond the arc,... Read more

By March 6, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Secures Double OT Win Over Seton Hall on Senior Night

The Georgetown men’s basketball team outlasted Seton Hall at Capital One Arena Saturday evening, winning 77-71 in double overtime. It was a poor offensive showing from both teams, as they... Read more

By March 3, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Recovers with Solid Home Win over DePaul

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (17-11, 7-8 Big East) dispatched the DePaul Blue Demons (13-13, 5-10 Big East) 82-73 Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. In a wire-to-wire victory, the... Read more

By February 27, 2019

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Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Desperate for a Win Against DePaul

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (16-11, 6-8 Big East) will host the DePaul Blue Demons (13-12, 5-9 Big East) this Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The 7:00 p.m. ET game... Read more

By February 27, 2019

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Men’s Basketball Stumbles in Away Matchup with Creighton

Coming off of its best win of the season, the Georgetown men’s basketball team (16-11, 6-8 Big East) suffered another disappointing away loss on Saturday, falling to Creighton (15-13, 6-9... Read more

By February 23, 2019

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Pregame Primer: Men’s Basketball Looks to Exact Revenge Against Creighton

The Georgetown men’s basketball team (16-10, 6-7 Big East) will look to extend their winning streak to two games on Saturday afternoon against the Creighton Bluejays (14-13, 5-9 Big East)... Read more

By February 22, 2019