Hoyas Drop American 80-60 for 6th Straight Win (photos)
By • December 29, 2019 0 1867
The Georgetown University men’s basketball team defeated its uptown rival, the American University Eagles, 80-60 on Saturday, Dec. 28. With this sixth consecutive win, the Hoyas head into Big East play next week with an overall record improved to 10-3. The Eagles, who play in the Patriot League, dropped to 4-7. It was the last non-conference game for both teams.
Omer Yurtseven led the Hoyas with 17 points and eight rebounds. Sa’eed Nelson topped the scoring for the Eagles with 17; a spectacular two-handed layin, while falling out of bounds with his back to the basket, gave his team a 30-27 lead with 4:13 to play in the first half.
Unfortunately for the Eagles, the Hoyas would score the next 14 points and eventually take a 41-32 lead into halftime. Georgetown never looked back, expanding the team’s advantage to 23 points with eight minutes left in the game.
The Hoyas did suffer a scare late in the first half when star guard Mac McClung got poked in his right eye by Nelson. McClung, with one eye nearly shut, still managed to knock down two free throws to give his team a lead which was never relinquished. But his day was done and his availablity in doubt for the Hoyas’ Big East opener at Providence on Tuesday, and possibly beyond. McClung left the game with only eight points. He had been averaging over 22 points per game during his team’s latest winning streak.
The recent departures of four players to transfer has provided opportunity for bench players. Six-foot-11 freshman center Timothy Ighoefe was impressive, scoring eight points, five more than his previous season total. Senior George Muresan also added quality minutes, including a key blocked shot during the Hoyas first-half run.
The Hoyas next return to Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 9. at 9 p.m., when they host St. John’s.
View Jeff Malet’s photos from courtside by clicking on the photo icons below.
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- Jagan Mosely of the Hoyas drives against Jacob Boonyasith of the Eagles in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- On Dec. 28, Terrell Allen of the Hoyas scores over Mark Gasperini of the Eagles early in the first half. Photo by Jeff Malet.
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- Mac McClung of the Hoyas drives on Stacey Becton Jr. of the Eagles in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Jamorko Pickett of the Hoyas goes up against Yilret Yiljep of the Eagles in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Mac McClung of the Hoyas and Yilret Yiljep of the Eagles dive for the ball. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Competing for a rebound under the Eagles basket in the 2nd half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Mac McClung makes a dazzling behind over the head pass to Terrell Allen for an easy layup in the first half.
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- Omer Yurtseven scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the day. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Stacy Beckton Jr. of the American Eagles with the ball in the 2nd half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Mark Gasperini of the Eagles drives against Qudus Wahab of the Hoyas (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Sa’eed Nelson of the Eagles charges into Terrell Allen of the Hoyas and is called for an offensive foul in the 2nd half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Mac McClung of the Hoyas goes between Jacob Boonyasith and Jamir Harris of the Eagles in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Omer Yurtseven of the Hoyas is guarded by Josh Alexander of American in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Jahvon Blairof the Hoyas goes over Mark Gasperini of the Eagles (photo by Jeff Malet).
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- Omer Yurtseven of the Hoyas is guarded by Josh Alexander of American in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Vying for a rebound are big men Mark Gasperini of the Eagles and Omer Yurtseven of the Hoyas. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Jagan Mosely of the Hoyas drives against Sa’eed Nelson of the Eagles in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Qudus Wahab of the Hoyas ges up for a score in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Mascot Mayhem on the court: Donny the Domino (Domino’s); Wilbur the Rockland Pig (Rockland’s BBQ); Panda Pal (National Zoo); Nutzy (Richmond Flying Squirrels); Jack the Bulldog (Hoyas); LOUIE! (Bowie Baysox); PK the Eagle (Washington Spirit); and The Bird (Baltimore Oreoles). (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Posing the the Georgetown Mascot are Hugh (age 9), Kyliie ((4); Maggie (6) and Bree (6). (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Mac McClung covers his injured eye. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Jack the Bulldog in the drivers seat. (photo by Jeff Malet). (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Vying for a rebound are big men Mark Gasperini of the Eagles and Omer Yurtseven of the Hoyas. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Jagan Mosely of the Hoyas drives against Sa’eed Nelson of the Eagles in the first half. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- George Muresan, the son of former NBA standout Georghe Muresan, who played for the Washington Bullets, has been getting added playing time. (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- Kayla Fenwick entertains with the Titans Delight cheer group representing Friendship Public Charter Tech Prep (photo by Jeff Malet).
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- Qudus Wahab of the Hoyas snares a rebound in front of Stacy Beckton Jr. of the American Eagles (photo by Jeff Malet)
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- 6’11 freshman center Timothy Ighoefe gets some playing time and scores 8 points including this dunk late in the game. (photo by Jeff Malet)
