2/17/2025
The Hoyas split their series with Xavier, falling short on the road despite Micah Peavy’s 27-point effort and some classic growing pains—plus a painful 62% from the free-throw line. But back home against Seton Hall, rocking some fire pink and white jerseys, they played like anything but soft—outpacing the Pirates and leaving coach Shaheen Holloway stressing over hair he doesn’t even have.
Peavy dropped 22, Thomas Sorber notched his eighth double-double, and Caleb Williams quietly chipped in 12 as Georgetown won the turnover battle and the game, moving to 5-7 in Big East play.
Next up, the Hoyas took a trip to Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse, and, well—it wasn’t pretty. After the six-minute mark of the first half, Georgetown never saw the lead again. Down 11 at the break, they kept pace with the Bulldogs in the second half but seemed to forget that deficits don’t erase themselves. And if you know anything about Hoya basketball, the first team to 70 usually wins—Butler got there first. Peavy nearly notched a triple-double with 21 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, while Malik Mack and Jayden Epps added 18 and 15, respectively. Sorber had a quiet afternoon despite a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, but Georgetown’s Achilles’ heel was its defense—something the program is usually known for.
Now sitting seventh in the Big East, the Hoyas are on the outside looking in for a first-round bye in the conference tournament. With seven games left, they’ll need to tighten up and avoid any more slip-ups. That mission starts Wednesday night at Capital One Arena, where they’ll look to get back on track in a rematch against Providence.
2/3/2025
The Red Storm came out swinging, and frankly, I couldn’t bear to watch for all 40 minutes. So, instead of sticking around for the second half, I opted for a much-needed break and dove into Season 2 of The Night Agent (I regret nothing, even though the Hoyas did play considerably better after halftime). But hey, if I’m handing out excuses, it was a Tuesday night, not many Hoya fans were in the building, and the energy in Capital One Arena was, well, quiet. Let’s just chalk this one up as a game to sweep under the rug, pretend it never happened, and hope we get a rematch in the Big East Tournament. After all, it’s hard to beat a team three times in one season, right? So, I’m staying optimistic.
Fast forward to Friday night. I tuned in, hoping to see a Georgetown team hungry for a win after going 1-6 in their last seven games. And hey, I wasn’t the only one in the building—looks like Hoya fans showed up too! $1 beer night might be the best deal ever for college students, right? Too bad that special was just for seniors (though I’m sure the rest of the crowd still appreciated it).
Now, onto the game: From the jump, the Hoyas were focused on getting Big East Freshman of the Week, Thomas Sorber, involved early—and they executed that plan well. But Butler wasn’t having it. The Bulldogs weren’t about to let Sorber be the sole reason for a Georgetown win. By halftime, they’d fought back and grabbed the lead.
Whatever Coach Cooley said during the break must’ve been magic, because the Hoyas came out looking like a different team. The second half was a back-and-forth battle, but the Hoyas started to wear Butler down. By midway through the second half, Georgetown had built an 11-point lead. It was smooth sailing from there, as the Hoyas held on for a 73-70 win. The victory was a relief, a breath of fresh air for fans who needed it.
Next up: a rematch with Xavier on Tuesday. Georgetown’s aiming to sweep the season series, and this win is huge heading into February. Who knows? With a little momentum, the Hoyas might just make a run in the month of love.
1/26/2025
If I were to write a book about the Georgetown Hoyas this season, it would be called A Tale of Two Halves. Want to know why? Because the Hoyas can dominate one half, proving they’re a force to be reckoned with and worthy of an NCAA tournament bid. But in the other half, they often show they’re not quite ready to make that leap into the upper echelons of the Big East.
I’m not mad that it’s going to take more time for the Hoyas to become a true cream-of-the-crop team; they just seem capable of being that kind of squad this season. They showed it in their thrilling win over Villanova. Down the entire first half and trailing by eight with two minutes to go, the Hoyas showed their grit, fighting to the end. What was the result? A go-ahead floater from Micah Peavy in the final seconds gave Georgetown a huge road win over a solid Wildcats team.
This may be foreshadowing for Sunday’s NFC Championship matchup, but after the game, Ed Cooley walked into the locker room, and the celebration was on. Sporting a Washington Commanders T-shirt, the entire locker room belted out the Commanders’ theme song—“Walk in your trap and take over your trap”—fervently. You could feel the shift in culture right then and there. The team was united, energized, and together. And you could see it on the court too.
But culture alone won’t win games in the Big East. Saturday’s loss to Providence made that clear.
In front of a sold-out crowd at Amica Pavilion, it was pure chaos. Picture a student section singing (and I use the term “singing” loosely here) “F*** Ed Cooley” for the entire game, fans getting splashed with beer from six rows up, and some even getting kicked out of the arena. It was a scene. Thankfully, I was watching from the comfort of my home, but that didn’t faze the Hoyas at first. They came out strong, firing on all cylinders. Thomas Sorber was kicking butt and taking names, and the team followed suit, jumping out to a 25-13 lead in the first 10 minutes.
But then, as the game wore on, the Friars seemed possessed by the crowd’s energy and literally swept the game away from Georgetown. By halftime, Providence had taken the lead.In the second half, the Hoyas fought valiantly, trying to mount another comeback, but inconsistent play from the bench and a few costly mistakes derailed them. Make no mistake: Sorber and Micah Peavy are absolute studs, combining for 52 of Georgetown’s 68 points. But if this team is going to be something special, everyone has to show up—game in and game out—and play their role to a T.
On the bright side, the same teams that Georgetown lost to on the road will soon have to face them at home. And as the song goes, “What goes around, comes back around.” I expect many of those opposing teams to leave Capital One Arena with a sad-face emoji by the end of January and throughout February. Mark my words.
1/20/2025
Coming into the historic Madison Square Garden Tuesday, the Hoyas came out like gangbusters and dominated St. John's in the first half, controlling the tempo, boards and physicality. With two ball handlers, Malik Mack and Jayden Epps took turns distributing the basketball and scoring at will, showing promise of what a healthy backcourt looks like for the Hoyas. Micah Peavy even delivered a SportsCenter Top 10 moment, posterizing a St. John's defender. Despite this strong start, a 10-point lead evaporated quickly in the second half as the Red Storm used their athleticism and full-court pressure to get back in the game. Epps re-injured his lower abdomen in the first half, leaving Mack as the sole ball handler. Thomas Sorber, the team's leading scorer, only managed four shots in 32 minutes. St. John’s stormed back and defeated the Hoyas 63-58.
The week ended with the Hoyas playing DePaul University, the worst team record-wise in the Big East. However, they underestimated DePaul, and the Blue Devils capitalized leading by 11 at the half. The Hoyas made a valiant effort but didn’t have enough time to complete the mission. Another gut-wrenching loss that puts the Hoyas out the running for an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Sorber's absence added to their struggles, but it shouldn't have been the deciding factor. After a good start to the season, the Hoyas have squandered their momentum in the new year which you can attribute to youth and growing pains of this team.
Next up, the Hoyas face Villanova, looking to avoid a four-game skid and showcase their potential against a top-tier Big East team. Despite recent setbacks, there's still hope for the Hoyas if they can play a full 40 minutes and stop sabotaging themselves when it counts.
I have faith that they will beat the Wildcats, regain their momentum, and give Philly fans a taste of what’s to come when Jayden Daniels and the Commanders come to town next week.
1/13/2025
The Hoyas faced a challenging test at Fiserv Forum, taking on the #7 team in the country, the Marquette Golden Eagles. Entering with a determined mindset, they showed their mettle in the first half, giving the Golden Eagles a run for their money. Georgetown surged to a 16-point lead and finished the half ahead, 38-29. Malik Mack shined in the second half, scoring 13 points, but Marquette fought back with standout performances from Stevie Mitchell, who led defensively, and Chase Ross, who scored 27 points, leading to a Hoyas defeat. Despite the loss, Georgetown demonstrated their potential with strong contributions from Thomas Sorber, Micah Peavy, Malik Mack, and Curtis Williams Jr., making the game a heavyweight contest. This performance sends a clear message to the Big East: Georgetown is a force to be reckoned with.
In Saturday’s matchup against the defending national champions, the UConn Huskies, Capital One Arena was unusually packed. The attendance of 17,168 marked the most fans at a Georgetown game at Capital One Arena since Dec. 5, 2015. The Georgetown faithful filled the student section, pumped up to face the Huskies. The first half saw a fierce battle, with both teams feeding off the crowd's energy. Things got heated when Curtis Williams Jr. and Alex Karaban tangled, resulting in a double technical, though the call was overblown. The referees aimed to keep the game under control. In the second half, the Huskies went on an unimaginable 17-2 run, leaving the Hoyas shell-shocked and the game out of reach. Georgetown remained competitive throughout the second half but didn’t have enough time to mount a comeback.
Following the loss, Ed Cooley commented on the presence of the Georgetown faithful in the postgame press conference:
"We need them at our games, and I think we’re earning their trust with how hard we play. We don’t always play the smartest, but we play hard, and I think that’s all people want to see, especially when we're growing," Cooley said. "We’re still developing our program, developing our identity. We’re in our second year, and we’re getting there. We’re not there yet. We’ve got a young team, the youngest team in the Big East, but we’re far from the softest team, I can tell you that."
Win or loss, the Hoyas are right where they need to be, and that’s being relevant in the Big East. When Jayden Epps returns, he will add another punch to the Hoyas' lineup, making them even stronger against conference opponents. The Hoyas have another game against St. John’s Red Storm this Tuesday, as they look to avoid a three-game losing streak and become the storm catchers.
1/5/2025
Happy New Year to everyone except Georgetown’s Big East foes!
Typically, people start the new year with resolutions like eating healthier, going to the gym, or doing hot yoga. You get the picture. But for Georgetown, the latter half of 2024 was so good that my resolution for the Hoyas is the "New Year, same me" mentality. They were 11-2 before the new year, showing growth with each game while winning in the process. On Friday, the Hoyas kicked off their New Year on the right foot and did not disappoint against Xavier.
In the first half, the Hoyas held the Musketeers to just under 30% shooting from the field and a mere 10% from three-point range. The Hoyas shared the ball very well in the first half, with most of their points coming off an assist by a teammate. Whenever your five guys on the floor are a threat to score, your team is dangerous, and the Hoyas lived up to that billing against the Musketeers. In the second half, Georgetown’s scoring came from… you guessed it, Malik Mack. He came alive, scoring 20 points in the second half. Credit is also due to the Hoya rotation who supported Mack’s scoring effort. Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley had this to say regarding his team’s 69-31 victory over Xavier:
“I’m really proud of our resilience, our toughness. I think we’re improving. Not having Epps is putting us in a tough spot, and our freshmen are growing up really fast,” Cooley said. “I thought Mack played his best game for us; he was fantastic today. Just an overall great team win.”
The Hoyas have built a cohesive group that perseveres in tough moments in the game, which has allowed them to come together and withstand the ebbs and flows better than the other team, giving them a formula to win.
Ed Cooley also paid tribute to the late Big East coaching legend Lou Carnaseca by sporting a sweater in his honor on Friday night. Cooley must be proud of how he’s coached his guys to perform on the court for 40 minutes. The Hoyas will face yet another test as they take on Marquette Tuesday, battling for the top spot in the Big East conference standings. If and when the Hoyas get the win Tuesday, hopefully the national media will finally give the Hoyas the respect they deserve and rank them. We’ll see about that. Happy New Year to everyone except Georgetown’s Big East Foes!
12/30/2024
After escaping the grasp of the Prudential Center and its Seton Hall Pirates, the Hoyas had a few vacation days to burn off before the new year. However, they needed to return to the office for one more game versus the Coppin State Eagles.
Malik Mack is finally back. After sitting out two games due to injury, he didn’t disappoint in his return, finishing with 15 points and 11 assists, marking his first double-double of the season. Thomas Sorber finished the game with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Drew Fielder delivered 20 points and 13 rebounds, going 6-for-7 from the field. The Hoyas joined the 50-40-90 club, which is impressive shooting for a team.
Lately, Georgetown’s bench play has been impactful in these wins. Curtis Williams and Caleb Williams (no relation) have seen increased minutes due to their ability to provide a spark off the bench and make an impact when their number is called. In a post-game interview, Caleb Williams had this to say about his role on the team:
“Coach mentioned a lot when I came in, it’s hard for freshmen to play with the talent we have on this team. We don’t need some guys to go out there and score another 20 points, so every time I get out there… get rebounds, make plays to help us win, and just do everything that won’t show up in the stat sheet that will help my team win and get an advantage.”
The Hoyas are in a great spot entering 2025 with an 11-2 record, but they face a challenging road ahead. The Hoyas are set to face Xavier, Marquette, UConn, and St. John’s, in that order, to bring in the new year. This four-game stretch will be the new litmus test for Georgetown and will determine how seriously the NCAA tournament selection committee will view the Hoyas come early March.
Their first test against Xavier will begin on Jan. 3 at Capital One Arena, which will be a good test for the team at home. The Hoyas will need to be firing on all cylinders to take care of the Musketeers. However, I have faith that the Hoyas will prevail, and the Musketeers will need to abide by their famous motto, “All for one and one for all,” if they want to give the Hoyas a run for their money.
12/23/2024
The Hoyas began Big East conference play against Creighton on Monday night. Without floor general Malik Mack suiting up for the game, it was sure to be a test. The Hoyas and Bluejays felt each other out in the first half, with the Hoyas securing the lead late, heading into halftime up 34-28. In the second half, the Hoyas had all the answers, outscoring the Bluejays 47-29. Micah Peavy had an impressive stat line of 20 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and seven steals—just shy of a quadruple-double. He also earned Big East Player of the Week honors, the first Georgetown player to do so since Mac McClung in 2019. Jayden Epps led the Hoyas with 21 points and scored his 1,000th college career point during the game. The Hoyas also received more production from their bench, with true freshman Caleb Williams posting the highest +/- of any Hoya at +29 in his first start of the season. On the defensive end, the Hoyas have stepped up, ranking second in the Big East in raw defensive efficiency per KenPom and 21st nationally, a significant improvement from last year's ranking of 353 out of 362 teams.
In a postgame interview with former Georgetown great Roy Hibbert, head coach Ed Cooley commented on the team's mindset:
"Continue to improve, continue to trust one another, continue to share the ball, play with some joy and passion," Cooley said. "I'm just really happy because we were down our point guard, you know, and I told the guys, even though we're wounded, that doesn't mean we can be soft."
As for Sunday's game against the Seton Hall Pirates, the Hoyas took command in the first half, coming in confident after their win versus Creighton. The Hoyas scored all 34 of their first-half points in the paint. However, the second half could have given either fanbase a trip to the ER with the stress it caused.
The game showed Georgetown's weakness: the notion that the game of basketball is positionless is an overstatement. When Jayden Epps went down with an injury, Micah Peavy became the Hoyas' primary ball handler. Luckily, Epps was able to return to the game, but then Peavy fouled out, leaving only one confident ball handler on the floor for the Hoyas, with all others being forwards. The Pirates made them pay with a full-court press that flustered the Hoyas, making it seem like Seton Hall would take back the game. Yet, the final play of the game proved otherwise. With 10.2 seconds on the clock, guard Dylan Addae-Wusu came across half court, trying to get the ball to Isaiah Coleman. Georgetown’s Curtis Williams Jr. played great deny defense to prevent the handoff. This left Addae-Wusu and Sorber to face off. Thankfully, Sorber didn't have two left feet while checking Addae-Wusu as he tried to get past Sorber with a double crossover, but he dribbled it off Sorber's foot as time expired. Georgetown escaped with a road conference win and, in the Big East, sometimes that's all you can ask for.
Nevertheless, Malik Mack, if you're reading this, we need your presence on the floor because you are sorely missed. Georgetown's final game of 2024 should be exciting as they face Coppin State on Saturday, which should serve as a tune-up game before they face a daunting two-week Big East schedule.
12/15/2004
The significance of Georgetown-Syracuse spans back decades to the late John Thompson era, when the two squads were Big East arch-rivals and epitomized what the Big East was all about. Decades later, that notion still rings true. The Hoyas lost at home to the Orange last year 80-68, and Cooley looked forward to amending that loss in the 100th edition of the storied matchup. Were the young Hoyas ready for the challenge? They sure were, and the stars came to play.
Jayden Epps was pivotal, scoring 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting from the field. Floor general Malik Mack contributed nine points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and zero turnovers—an exceptional performance from the D.C. native. Thomas Sorber just gets better and better with each game, and this one was no different. Sorber was all business, delivering 16 points and seven rebounds. Every time he dunked, he let the JMA Dome hear about it and didn’t buy into any of the Orange players' smack talk, showing his maturity in a very chippy game. I’ll say it once and I’ll say it again: the Hoyas are coming, and it's only a matter of time before they're knocking on the door of the Big East like the Grim Reaper.
It came down to the wire as the Hoyas tried to hold on to the lead, but Epps was the answer, scoring a game-clinching layup that made the final seconds a free throw game. This allowed the Hoyas to secure their first win against the Orange, 75-71, at the JMA Dome (I’d love to say the Carrier Dome—it sounds so much better) since 2016. Here’s what Cooley had to say after the Hoyas’ hard-fought win:
“It brings some juice, no pun intended on that,” Cooley said. “It brings a lot of joy to the college game… of which right now, with the state of intercollegiate athletics, we need something we can hang our hat on.”
This marks the first Power 5 win this season for the Hoyas, but with Big East conference play around the corner, they’ll be sure to add some more prominent wins to their resume. With the game ending around 4 p.m. EST, I wasn’t in the mood for orange juice, but when I woke up this morning, I went to a juice bar not far from my house and ordered some fresh-squeezed orange juice, and the pun was intended.
The Hoyas face Creighton this Wednesday and hope to knock off the Bluejays at home.
12/8/2024
The Hoyas started the week off at Capital One Arena on Monday night as they faced the UMBC Golden Retrievers. The Hoyas found their groove midway through the first half, securing the lead and not relinquishing it for the remainder of the game. Big East Player of the Week Thomas Sorber led all scorers with 23 points and eight rebounds. Malik Mack contributed 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Peavy added 16 points. The Hoyas defeated the Golden Retrievers 86-62.
Now for the game we have all been waiting for: the Hoyas traveled to Morgantown, W.Va., on Friday night to face the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Big 12–Big East battle. The entire first half was a back-and-forth affair, with Georgetown leading 32-30 heading into the second half. The Hoyas' physical presence was key to holding the lead against the Mountaineers, but the tide began to change as the Mountaineers tied the game 43-43. The lid was off the rim as the Mountaineers began pouring in threes, and Georgetown’s perimeter defense was not enough to stop the barrage. The Mountaineers ended up running away with the game, going on a 16-0 run before finally defeating the Hoyas 73-60.
Aside from Sorber, whose play was limited in the second half due to foul trouble, Jayden Epps came alive, contributing 17 points. This game was the second biggest test they had all season, but they looked far from terrible—they showed promise. Growth is all head coach Ed Cooley can ask for as the season is still young, and the more experience the young Hoyas get, the more dangerous they will become and improve their chances of coming out on top in big games.
On an even brighter note, I don’t have to send a video of me singing "Take Me Home, Country Roads" to Dave anymore. The Hoyas will face their storied rival, the Syracuse Orange, next Saturday. It will be another road test that the Hoyas are more than capable of pulling off a win in the Carrier Dome.
12/1/2024
The Hoyas gave the Georgetown faithful a pre-Thanksgiving treat as they defeated Wagner in convincing fashion at McDonough Arena, winning the game 66-41. The young Hoyas are beginning to show grit on defense, thwarting the Wagner offense from scoring in the first eight minutes of the second half while also going on an 18-0 scoring run themselves. Hoya guard Malik Mack and forward Micah Peavy combined for 31 points on the evening. The Hoyas were also the only Big East team to win that day, with No. 2-ranked UConn going down in the Maui Invitational and No. 21-ranked Creighton losing in the Players Era Festival.
The Hoyas were licking their chops all Thanksgiving but didn’t get too fat, as they had to face the University of Albany at Capital One Arena on Saturday. It was the Peavy show in the first half, with him scoring 17 of his 24 points. He finished the game with eight assists, four steals, and three blocks on the day. His young teammates Mack contributed 16 points, and Hoya forward Thomas Sorber delivered a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Hoyas are now 6-1 on the season, which has been their best start in a long time. Now, you may be wondering, the Hoyas are not playing any worthy opponents, they are supposed to win these games. I would combat that claim with how the Hoyas play versus those teams. These are not five- or 10-point leads; these are 20- to 30-point victories, which shows that the Hoyas are much better than their opponents. When the Hoyas play their conference and better non-conference opponents, their habits, mannerisms, and confidence will translate—especially next Friday when they face a particularly good opponent in West Virginia. If the Hoyas win that game, I might just send a video to Dave of me singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” because the Hoyas are coming, and it is only a matter of time before the Hoya namesake will breach the college basketball airwaves again. In Cooley, we trust!
11/24/2024
Hoyas Handle The Mount, St. Francis (PA), and Cooley’s Post-Game Comments
The Hoyas got back on track Wednesday as they faced local foe Mt. St. Mary’s, decisively climbing "The Mount" with a 79-51 victory. Four out of five Georgetown starters secured double figures, with the bench also contributing significantly.
Saturday's game against St. Francis saw the Hoyas starting strong, aided by the Red Flash's poor shooting. However, Red Flash guard Bobby Rosenberger III ignited a comeback, pouring in 20 points. Senior guard Jayden Epps halted the Red Flash’s momentum, chipping in 23 points, nearly half from behind the arc. Micah Peavy added 24 points and six assists. With a 4-1 season record, the Hoyas face Wagner next. The million-dollar question: How will the Hoyas fare against a team in the top 100 of the KenPom rankings?
In a post-game conference following the 82-65 win against St. Francis (PA), Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley stirred the pot with comments about Epps' former school, the University of Illinois. When asked about Epps' defensive progression, Cooley remarked:
“It’s almost like he’s a new player. It’s something I saw in him his freshman year when he played for that other bullsh*t school.”
Those sound like fighting words, but unfortunately, the Hoyas and the Fighting Illini won’t be facing off this season, leaving us with only social media shenanigans to savor. Just an hour after making those comments, Cooley took to X to apologize:
“My comment today was said in jest with one of my players, but I admit it was a poor choice of words. I have the utmost respect for the University of Illinois, its men’s basketball program, coaches, and players.”
While Cooley’s remarks may have struck a nerve in another conference, his fiery spirit could spread to the Hoyas, encouraging them to play with pride and perform well in the Big East during conference play.
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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