UConn Holds Off Georgetown in Nail-Biting Finish for 14th Consecutive Victory
The third-ranked UConn Huskies secured a hard-fought 64-62 win over Georgetown on Saturday. This victory marks their 14th consecutive triumph this season.
Key Performers Lead the Way
Tarris Reed Jr. delivered a standout performance for UConn. He scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Silas Demary Jr. contributed 12 points, while Braylon Mullins added 11 points to the Huskies' total.
UConn now holds an impressive 18-1 overall record. They remain undefeated in Big East play with an 8-0 conference mark. The Huskies have now beaten Georgetown 11 straight times since rejoining the Big East. This winning streak matches their longest ever against the Hoyas.
Georgetown's Valiant Effort Falls Short
Georgetown put up a strong fight despite the loss. Vince Iwuchukwu recorded a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds. KJ Lewis also scored 12 points for the Hoyas.
Georgetown's record now stands at 9-9 overall and 1-6 in the Big East. They have lost five consecutive games. The Hoyas have also dropped 24 straight games against ranked opponents. Their last win over a ranked team came in the 2021 Big East Tournament final against Creighton.
Thrilling Final Moments
The game came down to the wire in the closing seconds. Lewis brought Georgetown within three points at 63-60 with just 32.7 seconds remaining. UConn's Solo Ball then missed two crucial free throws.
Lewis attempted a three-pointer on Georgetown's next possession but came up short. Mullins made one of two foul shots to extend UConn's lead to four points. Iwuchukwu dunked with 1.9 seconds left, but UConn successfully inbounded the ball to run out the clock.
Game Analysis and Turning Points
UConn started the game strong, scoring the first six points. Georgetown coach Ed Cooley called a timeout just 95 seconds into the game. Reed dominated early, scoring 11 points in the first five minutes.
UConn could not extend their lead beyond 10 points in the first half. Jayden Fort's dunk just before halftime cut the deficit to 32-28.
The Huskies experienced a significant scoring drought after halftime. They went without a point for 6 minutes and 21 seconds spanning both halves. Georgetown capitalized on this, scoring the first eight points after the break to take the lead.
UConn quickly recovered and regained control. Mullins made two free throws with 8:55 remaining to give UConn the lead for good. Alex Karaban's corner three-pointer extended the lead to 58-53. Georgetown could not get within one possession until the final minute of the game.
Team Statistics and Records
UConn shot a season-low 36.2% from the field. However, they committed only six turnovers, just one shy of matching their season low. The Huskies improved to 9-0 in away games this season.
UConn will host Villanova in their next game on Saturday. Georgetown will visit Villanova on Wednesday.
