Four players scored in double figures, Sorber recorded another double-double to help the 3-1 Hoyas
After a tough loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, the Georgetown Hoyas returned to the court on Wednesday night to face Mount St. Mary’s in a game meant for dedicated fans. The Mount came into the matchup with a 3-1 record, their only loss being against the Maryland Terrapins (52-86).
Fortunately, the Hoyas started strong. The defense was solid, led by big men Drew Fielder (9PTS, 7REB), Thomas Sorber, and Julius Halaifonua (the first player off the bench). Georgetown quickly built a 19-7 lead, thanks to the efforts of Jayden Epps (19PTS, 4REB) and Micah Peavy (12PTS, 4REB). In the first 10 minutes of the game, the Hoyas forced five turnovers that resulted in nine points on fast breaks, highlighted by a dunk from Micah Peavy. Jayden Epps further extended the lead to 18 with consecutive contested three-pointers.
At the under-8-minute timeout, Georgetown led 25-11. However, Mount St. Mary’s tightened their defense, launching an 8-0 run and triggering a five-minute scoring drought for the Hoyas. The Mount cut the deficit to seven by the under-4-minute timeout, providing a much-needed pause to their run. After the timeout, Thomas Sorber ended the scoring dry spell, and Georgetown regained their composure. As the first half wound down, freshman guard Kayvaun Mulready (2PTS, 3STL) forced the Mount’s ninth turnover of the half. Malik Mack (10PTS, 5AST, 4REB) pushed the ball upcourt with a pass to a running Jordan Burks (4PTS, 1BLK), who finished with a two-handed dunk just before the buzzer. Georgetown led 35-22 at halftime.
In the second half, Georgetown kept their momentum going. Ed Cooley must have emphasized getting the ball inside, as all players contributed to the offense. Thomas Sorber assisted Drew Fielder for two easy dunks, and Malik Mack set up Sorber for a slam. The Hoyas’ lead grew to 20 early in the second half, with all their points coming from inside the arc. The game settled down, with Georgetown’s lead fluctuating between 17 and 21. By the midway point of the second half, they were ahead 53-32.
Though he might not have been fully healthy, Thomas Sorber (14PTS, 12REB, 5AST, 1STL) energized his teammates. Late in the game, he assisted Caleb Williams (3PTS, 4REB) for a bucket and a foul, then created a steal on defense. The rest of the Hoyas fed off Sorber’s energy and pushed their lead to as much as 31 points. Ultimately, Georgetown secured a strong 79-51 victory.
It’s unclear what went wrong on Saturday (perhaps Sorber wasn’t at 100%), but it was great to see Georgetown return to their previous form. While some aspects of their game are still a work in progress, the foundation is there with a deep rotation. Georgetown has performed well against non-Power 6 teams this season, which I would say is an improvement from previous years (e.g., against Holy Cross, Dartmouth, Coppin State). I don’t want to jinx it, but the next step for Georgetown is to secure a win against a Power 6 team, with their next opportunity coming against West Virginia on December 6. For now, the Hoyas will focus on their matchup against the St. Francis Red Flash on Saturday, November 23, at noon in Capital One Arena.
On a notable personal achievement, Micah Peavy scored the 1000th point of his career tonight. Congratulations, Micah!
Hoya Saxa!
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