Did anybody remember there was going to be a basketball game tonight? Your Georgetown Hoyas did, beating the Spartans of UNC-Greensboro by a never-comfortable 22 point margin. This contest did not attract much attention, yet the team treated this outcome as anything but a sure thing.
The solid performance this evening was a tacit recognition that this squad has no leeway to lose a trap game to close out non-conference play. Since collective morale hit a nadir after the trip to Maui, the Hoyas have quietly strung together 6 solid wins. (Note: I refuse to use the word "streak" - each contest should be treated as an independent entity, with its own unique struggles and season-tilting significance.