UConn Edges Out Georgetown in Thrilling Matchup
In a closely contested matchup on Saturday, the third-ranked University of Connecticut (UConn) edged out Georgetown by a score of 64-62, marking their 14th straight victory of the season. Tarris Reed Jr. was a standout performer for UConn, contributing a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Huskies have now asserted their dominance over the Hoyas, achieving a perfect 11-0 record against them since returning to the Big East Conference.
Balanced Offensive Effort
UConn’s success can be attributed to a balanced offensive effort, with Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins also chipping in 12 and 11 points respectively. The win was notable as it equaled UConn’s longest winning streak against Georgetown in team history, which now extends to 11 games.
Georgetown’s Struggles
For Georgetown, Vince Iwuchukwu recorded a notable double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds, while teammate KJ Lewis also scored 12 points. However, the Hoyas faced significant challenges, suffering their fifth consecutive loss, and they now hold a record of 9-9 overall, with just one win in six Big East games.
Game Highlights
The game was marked by a slow start for the Huskies, who opened the scoring with a 6-0 lead, prompting Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley to call an early timeout just over a minute into the game. Reed was instrumental during the initial phases, scoring 11 points in the first five minutes. Despite this early advantage, UConn struggled to extend their lead beyond ten points, and Georgetown’s Jayden Fort brought his team back into contention with a dunk right before halftime, narrowing the gap to 32-28.
Following halftime, UConn encountered a scoring slump that lasted over six minutes, during which Georgetown surged ahead with eight unanswered points. Nevertheless, UConn regained control of the game in the latter stages, reclaiming the lead with a pair of free throws from Mullins with less than nine minutes remaining.
A pivotal 3-pointer from Alex Karaban stretched the Huskies’ lead to 58-53, and despite Georgetown’s attempts to close the gap—culminating with a 3-pointer by Lewis that fell short in the final minute—UConn’s Mullins solidified the win with a successful free throw.
Looking Ahead
In the end, Iwuchukwu’s late dunk with just 1.9 seconds left provided minimal consolation for the Hoyas, who now face an uphill battle as they prepare for their upcoming game against Villanova on Wednesday, while UConn gets ready to host the same opponent next Saturday.
