Georgetown Hoyas Host Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Highly Anticipated College Basketball Matchup

The Georgetown University men’s basketball team is set to host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a significant college basketball matchup on Saturday, November 16, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on NBC with John Fanta providing play-by-play and Donny Marshall offering analysis[2].

Both teams enter the contest with undefeated records, each standing at 2-0. Georgetown has secured victories over Lehigh and Fairfield, with freshman Thomas Sorber leading the charge. Sorber has been impressive, averaging 22.5 points and 11 rebounds per game, earning him the BIG EAST Freshman of the Week honor. Other key contributors for the Hoyas include Jayden Epps, Micah Peavy, and Malik Mack[2][5].

Notre Dame, under the leadership of Coach Micah Shrewsberry in his second season, is looking to build on their strong start. The Irish have won their first two games, scoring over 80 points in each, and are averaging 87.5 points per game. Key players for Notre Dame include Markus Burton, Tae Davis, and Braeden Shrewsberry, all of whom are averaging 18 points per game. The team’s experienced lineup, including senior transfers Matt Allocco and Nikita Kostantynovskyi, is expected to play a crucial role in the matchup[3][5].

The game is seen as a significant test for both teams, especially given their recent histories. Notre Dame is favored by 2.5 points on the spread and has a moneyline of -148, with the total set at 146.5 points. The Irish are expected to leverage their returning experience and strong backcourt to their advantage, while Georgetown will rely on the talents of Sorber and its improved roster[1][5].

Historically, the series between the two teams has been closely contested, with Georgetown holding a 17-13 all-time record against Notre Dame. The last meeting between the teams ended in a 72-68 overtime victory for the Hoyas in South Bend. Notre Dame is seeking to break a three-game skid in the series and improve their road performance, having gone just 2-10 in road games last season[3].

The matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two teams looking to prove their progress under new coaching regimes. With both teams boasting talented lineups and a history of competitive games, this Saturday’s contest is one to watch for college basketball fans.