Georgetown Hoyas Set to Face Saint Francis Red Flash in NCAA Basketball

The Georgetown Hoyas are preparing to face the Saint Francis Red Flash in what promises to be an exciting NCAA basketball showdown. The game, which is part of the Hoyas’ home stand, is set to take place at Capital One Arena on Saturday at noon. Fans can catch the action live on FS2, where Dave Sims and Ron Thompson will be providing commentary.

The Hoyas, under the guidance of head coach Ed Cooley, are aiming for another win following their recent dominant performance against Mount St. Mary’s. Georgetown currently boasts a season record of 3-1 and is the favorite to win this matchup, leading the series 9-4 and having won the last four meetings against Saint Francis.

According to KenPom.com, the Hoyas are ranked 111th while the Red Flash sit at 340th. The projected score from KenPom suggests a 80-63 victory for Georgetown, with the team holding a 94% win probability. This aligns with the odds from DraftKings, which have set the Hoyas as 19-point favorites, with an over/under at 144.5 points.

Georgetown’s players have been showing strong performances this season, with Thomas Sorber recently achieving a double-double in their latest win. His contribution of 14 points and 12 rebounds played a significant role against Mount St. Mary’s. Jayden Epps also made a notable impact with 19 points, helping Georgetown secure a comfortable victory.

For Saint Francis, entering the game with a 2-4 record, there is hope to reverse their fortunes after a decisive victory over Penn State-Schuylkill, where they scored a season-high 96 points. The team looked strong, leading significantly at halftime, and will seek to build on this momentum.

Georgetown’s head coach Ed Cooley expressed plans to use a shorter rotation, as evidenced in their previous match, while also admitting that with a lead, he might look deeper into his bench in the second half. «We’ve had some impressive performances, and the aim would be to build on that,» Cooley remarked.

Fans and analysts alike are looking forward to seeing if Georgetown can maintain their winning streak at home and continue to improve their season standing. Meanwhile, Saint Francis is eager to challenge the Hoyas and secure a potential upset. As the clash approaches, all eyes will be on key matchups and individual performances that could influence the game’s outcome.