Georgetown Looks to Bounce Back Against Villanova

It’s been a rough few weeks for the Georgetown Hoyas. After starting the season 12-2 and winning their first three Big East games, things have taken a turn. The Hoyas have lost four straight, and injuries to key players haven’t helped. On Monday, they’ll try to turn things around on the road against the Villanova Wildcats.

Georgetown: Battling the Injury Bug

Georgetown’s latest setback was a 73-68 loss to DePaul, a team that hadn’t won a Big East regular-season game in 39 tries. The Hoyas dug themselves into a 17-point hole in the first half and couldn’t recover.

Adding to their struggles, Thomas Sorber, the team’s top scorer and rebounder, is out with an elbow injury. Jayden Epps, their best 3-point shooter, has also been limited by ankle and hamstring issues, leaving Georgetown without much firepower. With Sorber and Epps sidelined, Malik Mack and Micah Peavy will have to carry the load. The Hoyas need big performances from both to stay competitive.

Villanova: Shooting the Lights Out

Villanova has been solid in Big East play, sitting at 5-3 in the conference. They’re coming off a close 75-73 win over Providence, a game that showed their ability to execute when it counts.

The Wildcats are ranked No. 9 in the country for offensive efficiency, and Eric Dixon, the nation’s top scorer, leads the way with 24.7 points per game. Villanova also leads the Big East in 3-point shooting, hitting 40.3% as a team. Wooga Poplar, who averages 14.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, is one of five players who can knock down shots from deep.

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Georgetown will need to play with energy and focus to have any shot at slowing down Villanova. Mack and Peavy must step up in a big way to fill the void left by Sorber and Epps. Meanwhile, Villanova’s shooting is their biggest weapon. If Georgetown can’t defend the perimeter, it could get ugly fast. Villanova coach Kyle Neptune put it best: Big East games often come down to “one or two plays.” Both teams will need to execute in the clutch.

Bottom Line

Villanova’s sharp shooting and offensive efficiency give them the edge, but Georgetown can still make it interesting if they bring their best. For the Hoyas, it’s all about overcoming adversity, while Villanova looks to keep their offensive machine humming. Expect a hard-fought game with plenty of drama!