Note: G'Town Sports Information has not made any postgame presser video/audio available, despite it existing in several forms. Additionally pressers were recordable at the event , but via policy/practice, video wasn't captured by GU.
In service to readership, various quotes were snagged from the College Basketball Crown telecast.
it was a stirring win for Georrgetown late Monday night, as HC Ed Cooley's guys battled back from 10 down in the first half, nine during the last 20 minutes before twice tying proceedings and leading for good with 1:34 remaining.
When the dust settled, Georgetown bested Washington State 85-82, before nearly 3,000, Las Vegas, NV, MGM Garden attending fans. A College Basketball Crown affair, the victory sent WSU packing, while propelling them to a tilt with Nebraska. Particulars of that game are 930p EST, FS1 serving the broadcast, MGM's Garden again the site.
Leading all scorers was Hoya sophomore guard Malik Mack, who dropped a game and career tops 37 points, on 13-24/8-12 shooting, with 20 points dropped in first stanza action. Add five rebounds and four assists to his statline.
The Hoyas, who arrived in Las Vegas devoid of impact from performers like freshman center Thomas Sorber and grad wing Micah Peavy, were again thrown curveballs, as expected starting/heavy rotation guards Jayden Epps and Kayvaun Mulready were game time scratches. Epps, a junior, was expected to pace the team in scoring, while Mulready looked to provide needed depth.
Add no Drew Fielder - a starter who has opted to leave via transfer portal - and that's two starters from their 3.12.25 BIG EAST Tournament loss to DePaul unavailable - a fact worsened by frosh star center Thomas Sorber going down weeks before.
Stepping up was not only Mack, but sophomore forward Jordan Buriks - 16 points and game best 13 caroms - along with sophomore guard Curtis Williams' 13 points, eight boards.
Wazzou, coached by David Riley, also rocked by roster turmoil, was forced to play a slew of non-starers. LeJuan Watts, a mainstay sophomore forward, led the team with 22 points, while senor forward Ethan Price managed 16 points, six rebounds. Back in action for WSU was senior forward Dane Erickstrup, logging 12 points and team tops seven rebounds.
Closer game looks follow.
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