Hoyas sink Pirates, reach Big East final for first time since 2010 Photo by John Picker/The Georgetown Voice
The Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team (12-12, 10-9 Big East) pulled off another upset against the Big East’s number five seed, defeating the No. 5 Seton Hall Pirates (13-13, 10-10 Big East) to advance to the Big East Tournament finals for the first time since 2010. Georgetown’s 66-58 win backs up their incredible performance against Villanova last night, and they now advance to play the winner of University of Connecticut and Creighton.
The Hoyas were led by senior forward Jamorko Pickett, who put up 19 points and 6 rebounds while playing all 40 minutes to spearhead Georgetown’s success. He was aided by freshman phenom guard Dante Harris, one of the biggest standouts of the tournament so far. Harris contributed 15 points (on 5-6 shooting) as well as 2 rebounds for the Hoyas. He ended his scoring run in the same way he did against Villanova, sinking th
Spike Lee Went on First Take to Express Dismay Patrick Ewing Wasn t Given a Red Carpet at MSG
By Stephen Douglas
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The Georgetown Hoyas play the Seton Hall Pirates on Friday night in the Big East Tournament semi-finals. Instead of talking about how well the Hoyas have played to get there, everyone is talking about Patrick Ewing being asked to show his credentials at Madison Square Garden. Spike Lee went on
First Take this morning and seemed personally offended on behalf of Ewing.
Spike Lee isn’t happy about the Patrick Ewing incident: “Can any of you imagine Derek Jeter being stopped entering Yankee Stadium?”
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Dick Vitale s 2020-21 All-America picks and major award winners
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Garza emotional as Iowa announces retirement of his No. 55 (0:53)
Iowa s Luka Garza gets emotional after the Hawkeyes announce they will retire his number following Sunday s win over Wisconsin. (0:53)
With Selection Sunday coming this week, it is time for me to unveil my All-America teams and award winners for the 2020-21 season.
It has been a challenging campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teams have missed games and practice time, and it has been a wacky season, but it looks like we will get to the finish line. Unlike last season, March will have a Big Dance, and it should be special.