ODU dominated Georgetown, the first team to beat the Hoyas at McDonough Arena in 24 years. Despite being down at halftime, the Monarchs rallied and beat the Hoyas across the board. At the end of the game, ODU was +4 on rebounds, +4 on steals, and won the perimiter battle with 9-16 3 point shooting, compared to 6-19 shooting for the Hoyas.
Even Patrick Ewing wasn’t enough to get the win for the Hoyas. 6’8″ Patrick Ewing, Jr. went scoreless, missing 3 3-pt shots for the night.
ODU is 4-1, losing to Clemson 74-70. Clemson is coached by Oliver Purnell, a former ODU coach. Beware the Colonials!
The Hoyas are also coached by John Thompson the III. The last time ODU beat a ranked team was in ’95 when the Monarchs took out Villanova in 3OTs during the NCAA tourny.
I also have to recognize my current academic setting, UVA, for taking out 9th ranked Arizona at the opening night of the John Paul Jones Arena. I was at that game, and watched as the Cavs came back from being down by 13 at the half to commence their season with a big time upset.
Hear’s hoping these teams can sustain their momentum.