Casual Hoya · Jan 25, 2023
STREAK SNAPPED: Georgetown Outlasts DePaul, 81-76
Your Georgetown Hoyas (6-15, 1-9) ended the 29-game conference losing streak and avoided a 10th consecutive BIG EAST loss this season when they beat the DePaul Blue Demons (9-12, 3-7) at home on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 by a score of 81-76.
With 7:30 left in the game and the scored tied at 58, the Hoyas went on a 17-5 run to make it 75-63 with 1:30 left before DePaul battled back, 79-76, with 8 seconds left using quick fouls, quick drives, and free throws. It was too close for comfort but Primo Spears made the last two from the charity stripe to seal the win.