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byAdrian Ali-Caccamo

February 5, 2024

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Jayden Epps searches for space in Marquette’s defense to drive on. Epps put up only 7 points, his lowest since Georgetown’s blowout season opener win against Le Moyne. Photo by Ben Manens.

Supreme Cook posts up against Marquette forwards David Joplin and Oso Ighodaro. Cook struggled against Joplin and Ighodaro, notching only two points and two rebounds in twenty minutes on the court. Photo by Ben Manens.

Ish Massoud intercepts a loose ball to set up a Hoya fast break. Photo by Ben Manens.

Drew Fielder lines up for a free throw. The Hoyas struggled from the line, only putting up a 62% free throw percentage. Photo by Ben Manens.

Jay Heath breezes past Marquette guard Stevie Mitchell to finish a fast break layup. Photo by Ben Manens.

Dontrez Styles scores a put-back layup off of a missed shot from Jay Heath. Photo by Ben Manens.

Drew Fielder lines up as Rowan Brumbaugh takes a free throw. Georgetown donned matching pink Jordan Tatum 1 shoes for the game. Photo by Ben Manens.

A Georgetown fan, dressed in line with the game’s pink theme, looks on as Georgetown struggles to find success on offense. Photo by Ben Manens.

Wayne Bristol Jr. drives up for a layup and draws a foul. Photo by Ben Manens.

Ish Massoud beats a Marquette defender to score a layup for the Hoyas. Photo by Ben Manens.

Marquette’s Oso Ighodaro misses a free throw in front of a crowded Hoya student section. Georgetown’s Senior Parents and Families Weekend drove strong turnout for the game. Photo by Ben Manens.

Dontrez Styles finds an opening and drives toward the basket. Photo by Ben Manens.

A frustrated Georgetown team regroups during a timeout. The first half saw several back-to-back timeouts as the Hoyas struggled to prevent Marquette from running away with the lead. Photo by Ben Manens.

Ish Massoud makes a hook shot over a Marquette defender. Photo by Ben Manens.

Ed Cooley watches nervously during a defensive possession. Georgetown’s defense struggled throughout, allowing Marquette a 45% three-point percentage. Photo by Ben Manens.

Rowan Brumbaugh and Drew Fielder share a quick word after a timeout. The first-year duo combined for a total of 23 points off the bench. Photo by Ben Manens.