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The Thompson’s Towel Staff Makes Their Big East Picks
In just a few weeks’ time, Big East basketball will be back and better than ever (Check out…
New Season, Same Beast: Previewing the Big East
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Big East basketball in action. The Big East, along with…
Junkyard Dogs: Allen Lifts Hoyas Past #19 Butler
Hinkle magic. For the fourth year in a row, the Butler Bulldogs lost to the Hoyas at home.…
Banged-up Hoyas Face Stiff Test in #19 Butler
Following a much-needed week off, Georgetown travels to Indianapolis to face the 19th-ranked Butler Bulldogs at 2:30 p.m.…
So Close, Yet So Far: Hoyas Squander Lead in Loss to #16 Butler
Up 11 points at the half, Georgetown was in prime position to notch perhaps their biggest win of…
Georgetown Basketball’s Top Ten Moments of 2019
What a year it’s been for the Hoyas. It’s been a roller-coaster of a year, and now we’re going to look back at the top 10 moments of the year.
PRESEASON PREVIEW: Taking Stock of the Beast that is the Big East
The Big East is back. Was it ever really gone? We look at the state of the conference and project the conference rankings.
Mac McClung Named Big East Freshman of the Week
Be sure to like Thompson’s Towel on Facebook for more articles about Mac and the other freshmen, as…
February 11, 2019
Dreams Dashed: Missed Opportunities Doom Hoyas Against Butler
In front of a packed house at Capitol One Arena Saturday afternoon, the Georgetown Hoyas failed to secure a key-conference victory, falling to the Butler Bulldogs by a score of 73-69. Georgetown played from behind much of the contest, failing to take a lead at any point past the 11-minute mark of the first half. The Hoyas had many chances to tie the game, or even take a lead, pulling as close as two points in the final minutes, but multiple empty possessions erased all hope.
Eyes on the Prize: Hoyas Look to Keep Rolling Against Bulldogs
The Hoyas find themselves in a position to fight for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The NCAA's algorithm has Butler ranked ahead of Georgetown, which is why it is imperative that the Hoyas take care of business at home.