Prior to last season, Providence had enjoyed unprecedented success against Georgetown. The Friars entered a mid-January matchup with the Hoyas riding an eight game winning streak in the series. PC came into the Jan. 12 contest in D.C. in desperate need for a win after starting 0-2 in conference play, but saw the Hoyas twice knock down last second three point shots to extend the game. Georgetown eventually won, 96-90, in double overtime.
It was a crushing loss for Providence, but a big step forward for a young Georgetown team starting a pair of freshmen in the backcourt.