Four players scored in double figures, Sorber recorded another double-double to help the 3-1 Hoyas
After a challenging defeat to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, the Georgetown Hoyas returned to the court late Wednesday night to face Mount St. Mary’s in a game reserved for the most dedicated fans. The Mount came in with a 3-1 record, their only loss having been a significant one against the Maryland Terrapins (52-86).
Fortunately, the Hoyas came out strong. Their defense was solid, led by key players Drew Fielder (9PTS, 7REB), Thomas Sorber, and Julius Halaifonua (the first player off the bench). Georgetown quickly jumped ahead with a 19-7 lead thanks to Jayden Epps (19PTS, 4REB) and Micah Peavy (12PTS, 4REB). In the opening 10 minutes, the Hoyas forced five turnovers, leading to nine points in transition, highlighted by a dunk from Micah Peavy. Jayden Epps then pushed the lead to 18 with two contested three-pointers.
As the game approached the under 8 minute timeout, Georgetown held a 25-11 advantage. However, Mount St. Mary’s tightened their defense and launched an 8-0 run, causing Georgetown to go scoreless for five minutes. Their lead shrank to just 7 by the under 4 minute timeout, providing a necessary break from the Mount’s momentum. After the timeout, Thomas Sorber quickly ended the scoring drought, helping Georgetown regain control. In the closing seconds of the first half, Kayvaun Mulready (2PTS, 3STL) forced the Mount’s ninth turnover, allowing Malik Mack (10PTS, 5AST, 4REB) to make a long pass to Jordan Burks (4PTS, 1BLK) for a two-handed slam at the buzzer. The Hoyas headed into halftime with a 35-22 lead.
In the second half, Georgetown continued to dominate. Ed Cooley must have emphasized ball movement inside, as every player was contributing. Thomas Sorber assisted Drew Fielder for two easy dunks, and Malik Mack delivered a perfect pass to Sorber for a slam. Georgetown’s lead grew to 20 early in the second half, with all points coming from inside the arc. The game settled into a rhythm with the Hoyas’ lead fluctuating between 17 and 21 points. By the midway point of the second half, Georgetown led 53-32.
Even though he might not have been at his best, Thomas Sorber (14PTS, 12REB, 5AST, 1STL) energized the game. Down the stretch, he set up Caleb Williams (3PTS, 4REB) for a basket and a foul, then quickly collected a steal on the other end. The rest of the Georgetown team built on Sorber’s energy, extending the lead to as much as 31 points. Ultimately, the Hoyas rebounded strongly with a 79-51 victory.
It’s still unclear what went wrong on Saturday—perhaps Sorber wasn’t fully healthy—but it was great to see Georgetown return to the level of play they exhibited before the Notre Dame game. While there are still areas needing improvement, the foundation is there with a solid rotation. Georgetown has shown progress against non-Power 6 teams this season compared to past years (e.g., Holy Cross, Dartmouth, Coppin State). I don’t want to jinx anything, but the next crucial step for Georgetown is a victory against a Power 6 team, with their next opportunity coming against West Virginia on December 6. For now, the Hoyas will prepare for a matchup with the St. Francis Red Flash on Saturday, November 23, at noon at Capital One Arena.
Additionally, Micah Peavy achieved the milestone of scoring his 1000th career point tonight—congratulations, Micah!
Hoya Saxa!
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