11/18/2024
The sentiment was clear: "Georgetown, Georgetown, Georgetown," as the Hoyas fell to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 84-63, Saturday at Capital One Arena. Despite playing in their home arena, the Hoyas appeared out of place. The Irish came out firing from three in the first half, making it seem like they had been leasing the arena for the past week. Irish guard Matt Alloco was ‘loco’ from three in the first half, contributing to a sizable deficit that the Hoyas couldn’t overcome.
The game drew a crowd of 8,819. Even though the Hoya student section made their way to Capital One to support their fellow students, at some points it felt like everyone was at Mass, with the PA announcer playing the role of the priest. The Hoyas seem to rely heavily on their starting five, and with little to no production from their bench, they could be in a whirl of trouble as the season continues. Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley will need someone from the bench to step up and add that spark if the Hoyas are to be competitive in non-conference play and the challenging Big East.
The Hoyas expect to find some respite when they play Mount St. Mary’s next week. This matchup should provide more room for the team to grow and work out the kinks in their rotation.
11/9/2024
The Georgetown Hoyas kicked off their season against Lehigh University on Wednesday night at McDonough Arena. The gym was filled with excited Georgetown students, alumni, and supporters of the former national powerhouse. Perhaps they should hold all their games at McDonough, considering that last season at Capital One Arena, it often felt eerily quiet. Under the leadership of Ed Cooley, the Hoyas aim for better results this season with a revamped roster.
Only junior guard Jayden Epps and sophomore forward Drew Fielder remain from the previous season. It's almost as if Thanos snapped his fingers once the season ended, leaving Fielder and Epps as the only two standing. One notable new addition is former Harvard standout and Ivy League Rookie of the Year, Malik Mack, who averaged 17.2 points, 4.8 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. Another key player is Thomas Sorber, a top 100 recruit from the 2024 class, who could be the next BIG man on campus, following in the footsteps of legends Patrick Ewing and Roy Hibbert.
TCU grad transfer Micah Peavy is also expected to play a significant role this season and will be one of the leaders the younger Hoyas look up to throughout the four-month season.
So, look forward to counting how many times a game Cooley is up in arms over silly mistakes made by the young roster--but that comes with growing pains and cultivating a culture of
excellence.
In their opening game, the newly formed Hoyas managed to fend off Lehigh, with 76 of their 85 points coming from the starting five, defeating the Mountain Hawks 85-77. Sorber and Peavy each led the team with 20 points, while Mack contributed a team-high five assists. In their second game against Fairfield, the Hoyas won 69-57, with Sorber shining again by scoring 25 points and grabbing nine rebounds, shooting an efficient 11-for-16 from the field.
These early victories should instill confidence in the Hoyas as they look to chase the end of the rainbow in their matchup against the Note Dame Fighting Irish next Tuesday. This game will be one of their first big tests and a valuable opportunity to measure how they compare against higher-profile teams from other Power 5 conferences.
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