The Georgetown Hoyas are back in the Big East Tournament spotlight, and they're looking to shake things up. Despite coming in as the lowest seed with a 6-14 conference record and 14-17 overall, the Hoyas have shown they can hang with the best, particularly against UConn. Their two matchups this season were nail-biters, with Georgetown losing by just a combined six points.
Drawing inspiration from their 2021 Cinderella run under Patrick Ewing, the Hoyas are aiming for another miracle journey. Both Georgetown and UConn boast an impressive eight Big East tourney titles, adding another layer of intrigue to this matchup.
The Hoyas have faced adversity, notably losing standout player KJ Lewis to an ankle injury. Yet, they've proven resilient, defeating a solid DePaul team and then pulling off a stunning upset over NCAA-bound Villanova.
This game also marks a reunion for Isaiah Abraham, a former Husky who transferred to Georgetown. While his stats-5 points and 2.8 rebounds per game-might not jump off the page, his consistent presence in the lineup speaks volumes about his role on the team.
Adding to the drama is the matchup between UConn and Georgetown's head coach Ed Cooley, now in his third season. It's always a spectacle when these two teams meet, and this time promises to be no different.
The showdown is set at the iconic Madison Square Garden, with No. 2 UConn taking on No.
11 Georgetown. UConn enters with a strong 28-4 record, while Georgetown stands at 16-17.
The game will be broadcast on FS1 at 8 p.m.
Here’s a look at the key players:
Georgetown:
- Malik Mack (G): 13.8 PPG
- Caleb Williams (F): 8.8 PPG
- Isaiah Abraham (F): 5.0 PPG
- Julius Halaifonua (C): 9.1 PPG
- Jeremiah Williams (G): 5.6 PPG
UConn:
- Solo Ball (G): 13.9 PPG
- Silas Demary Jr. (G): 11.1 PPG
- Tarris Reed Jr. (C): 13.8 PPG
- Alex Karaban (F): 12.9 PPG
- Braylon Mullins (F): 12.0 PPG
Expect a battle as Georgetown looks to continue their underdog story against a formidable UConn squad.