The Maryland Terrapins received a detrimental learning experience from Georgetown Sunday. The 75-48 loss they suffered revealed their weaknesses. Their inability to shut off entry in the paint on defense proved to be costly. The Hoyas made quick work at the basket, powering home points. Their opponents were cold from the field shooting 31% for the game. Grevis Vasquez, the normally high-scoring guard scored only 2 points while his teammates struggled to find their rhythm. Just 2 Terrapins managed to hit double-digits.
With the win Georgetown bumps his mark to 4-1. They got the best of the competition in the Old Spice Classic. In last night's game their top player was Austin Freeman, who notched 18 points and ripped 6 rebounds. The rest of the scoring was spread among the lineup and bench with a good team effort all around. At current the Hoyas are ranked 21 in the AP and 16 in the Coaches poll. Losing two key players, Patrick Ewing Jr. and Roy Hibbert from last year they are still in tune to rumble this year in the Big East. Coming soon on the schedule they'll have a big obstacle to overcome in preparing to face Memphis.
In the next few weeks Georgetown is set to play American University and Savannah State. They won't face their more difficult match-ups until heading into January against their Big East rivals. With a tremendous low post game and tenacious defense the Hoyas are again going to be a relentless contender to beat. Expect them to move up in the nation's ranking by the end of the month. Another run in the tournaments this year isn't out of the question. Georgetown toughest challenge late down the stretch may be Louisville. They'll always give a spirited, empathic effort against all opponents.
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