The Connecticut Huskies secured a 79-75 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas, with Solo Ball leading the way with 20 points and 6 rebounds. The Huskies, ranked 8th in the NET rankings, improved their record to 24-2, while Georgetown fell to 13-12. The 4-point margin of victory was significantly closer than the predicted 18.3-point margin, with UConn ultimately prevailing by a single-digit score.
Silas Demary Jr. Records Near-Triple-Double with 15 Points, 12 Rebounds, and 9 Assists
The game was closely contested, with UConn taking a 41-33 lead into halftime. Georgetown's KJ Lewis scored 24 points, including 15 in the second half, to help the Hoyas mount a comeback. However, UConn's Silas Demary Jr. recorded a near-triple-double with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, helping the Huskies maintain their lead. The Hoyas outscored UConn 42-38 in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. UConn's Alex Karaban added 18 points to the winning effort, while Georgetown's Vince Iwuchukwu chipped in with 16 points and 7 rebounds.
Solo Ball and KJ Lewis were the top performers for their respective teams, with Ball scoring 20 points on 7-12 shooting and Lewis scoring 24 points on 9-17 shooting. Silas Demary Jr. was also impressive for UConn, recording 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Vince Iwuchukwu added 16 points and 7 rebounds for Georgetown. Kayvaun Mulready scored 15 points for the Hoyas, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Huskies' balanced attack. UConn's top three scorers combined for 53 points, while Georgetown's top three scorers combined for 55 points.
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The Huskies outrebounded the Hoyas 37-32, with Silas Demary Jr. grabbing a team-high 12 rebounds. UConn also committed 12 turnovers, compared to Georgetown's 15. The Huskies shot 49.1% from the field, while the Hoyas shot 45.8%. UConn's 3-point shooting was a key factor, with the team hitting 7-17 (41.2%) from beyond the arc. Georgetown, on the other hand, made just 6-20 (30%) of their 3-point attempts. The Huskies' free throw shooting was also impressive, with the team making 16-20 (80%) from the line.
The CHD Scout predicted a UConn victory by 18.3 points, but the actual margin of victory was just 4 points. Despite the discrepancy, the model was correct in predicting a Huskies win. The predicted score was 82-64, but the actual score was 79-75. The model accurately accounted for UConn's strong offense, but underestimated Georgetown's ability to keep the game close. UConn's 24-2 record and 8th-ranked NET ranking suggest that the team is a strong contender, and the CHD Scout model correctly identified them as the favorite in this matchup.
This game was a Quadrant 3 win for UConn, as Georgetown is currently ranked 93rd in the NET rankings. The victory improves UConn's record to 24-2, with a 16-1 record against Quadrant 1 and 2 opponents. Georgetown, on the other hand, falls to 13-12, with a 2-8 record against Quadrant 1 opponents. The loss was a Quadrant 1 game for the Hoyas, and it will likely hurt their chances of making a deep run in the tournament. UConn's NET ranking is likely to remain in the top 10, while Georgetown's ranking will likely remain outside the top 50.
The Connecticut Huskies want to build on their 24-2 record when they face their next opponent, while the Georgetown Hoyas will try to bounce back from the loss. UConn's next game is scheduled for February 17th against the Providence Friars, while Georgetown's next game is scheduled for February 18th against the Butler Bulldogs.