Hoyas Afforded Another Chance at Huskies
Last time around, UConn thrashed Georgetown 84-73 in Connecticut. Today, HC Pat Ewing and his charges have a chance to get even.
General game info stands:
What: Connecticut (17-6, 6-6 in BIG EAST) at Georgetown (6-17, 1-11)
When: Saturday, February 3, 2023, Noon EST
Where: Capital One Arena, NW, WDC
Tix: Get a seat starting at $31 each!
Broadcast: FS1, Team 980 (DMV radio), Sirius 381
Stats: GUHoyas.com
Chat: Premium Court
On those team stats:
| State | UConn/BIG EAST Rank | Georgetown/BIG EAST Rank |
|---|---|---|
|
Points per game |
79.8/3rd |
71.5 ppg/8th |
|
Points per game allowed |
64.9 ppg/2nd |
77.6 ppg/11th |
|
Field goal % |
45.9%/6th |
43.6%/10th |
|
Field Goal % allowed |
40.85/2nd |
45.5%/11th |
|
3pt Field goal % |
45.9%/5th |
31.2%11tth |
|
3pt Field goal % allowed |
29.3%/1st |
37.6%/11th |
|
Rebounds per game |
38.8 rpg/3rd |
38.5%/6th |
UConn, coached by the near-infamous Dan Hurley, is paced in scoring and rebounding by junior big Adama Sonago. He drops 17.3 ppg and 7.3 rpg.
Jordan Hawkins, a sophomore wing, follows with 16.6 ppg. Completing Hurley's double digit contingent is senior guard Tristan Newton (10.3 ppg)
Pat Ewing's Hoyas have four such scorers: Sophomore guard's Primo Spears (16.8 ppg) and Brandon Murray (14.4 ppg ), along with senior pivot Qudus Wahab's 10.3 ppg.
Ranking a slot higher than him in Blue and Grey is junior guard Jay Heath, who returned after a month long absence versus Creighton to score seven first half points. His GU average is 12.9 ppg.
Board-wise, Ewing the HC gets 7.3 each time out from Wahab, while junior forward Akok Akok pulls down 6.8 rpg.
Be sure to circle back for more coverage pre and post game!