SB Nation Pittsburgh - Georgetown Vs. West Virginia: 'Eers Take Down Hoyas 74-62https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48827/pitt-fv.png2012-01-07T14:31:08-05:00http://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24537252012-01-07T14:31:08-05:002012-01-07T14:31:08-05:00Georgetown Vs. West Virginia Final Score: 'Eers Take Down Hoyas, 74-62
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<p>The No. 9 ranked <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/georgetown-hoyas">Georgetown Hoyas</a> came into Morgantown hoping to keep their momentum going, but the West Virginia Mounteers were able to take down the Hoyas 74-62. The Mountaineers held a slight two-point lead over the Hoyas at halftime, but the 'Eers were able to pull away in the second half an secure the upset victory.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52524/darryl-bryant">Darryl Bryant</a> proved too much for the Hoyas to handle, knocking down 25 points in the game while Kevin Jones put up 22 points and 16 rebounds against the Hoyas. Georgetown just couldn't get enough going on offense, shooting just 14.3% from three-point range. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100003/hollis-thompson">Hollis Thompson</a> led the Hoyas in scoring, picking up 20 points and five rebounds. Two other Hoyas wound up with double digit points, as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52423/jason-clark">Jason Clark</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52424/henry-sims">Henry Sims</a> both picked up 10 points.</p>
<p><i>For more on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/west-virginia-mountaineers">West Virginia Mountaineers</a>, visit SB Nation's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thesmokingmusket.com/">West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket</a>. For more on the Georgetown Hoyas, visit SB Nation's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.casualhoya.com/">Georgetown blog Casual Hoya</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/">SB Nation DC</a>.</i></p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/west-virginia-mountaineers/2012/1/7/2689862/georgetown-vs-west-virginia-final-scoreAlfie Crow2012-01-07T13:01:32-05:002012-01-07T13:01:32-05:00Georgetown Vs. West Virginia Score Update: Mountaineers Hold Two-Point Lead At Halftime, 29-27
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/west-virginia-mountaineers">West Virginia Mountaineers</a> are hosting the No. 9-ranked <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/georgetown-hoyas">Georgetown Hoyas,</a> who are coming off a big come-from-behind victory. At halftime, the 'Eers hold a 29-27 lead over the Hoyas thanks to a late jumper by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52524/darryl-bryant">Darryl Bryant</a>. The Hoyas took an early lead on the Mountaineers, but WVU battled back and took their own lead, but Georgetown was able to keep the game close heading into the half.</p>
<p>Bryant has just six points at halftime, but forward Kevin Jones is carrying the way for the 'Eers. Jones has 14 points in the first half with seven rebounds. Georgetown forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/100003/hollis-thompson">Hollis Thompson</a> is having a nice half as well, with 13 points and two rebounds. Both teams are getting great play from their forwards, but someone else will need to step up for one team to separate.</p>
<p><i>For more on the West Virginia Mountaineers, visit SB Nation's <a href="http://www.thesmokingmusket.com" target="_blank">West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket</a>. For more on the Georgetown Hoyas, visit SB Nation's <a href="http://www.casualhoya.com" target="_blank">Georgetown blog Casual Hoya</a> and <a href="http://dc.sbnation.com" target="_blank">SB Nation DC</a>.</i></p>
https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/west-virginia-mountaineers/2012/1/7/2689686/georgetown-vs-west-virginia-score-updateAlfie Crow2012-01-06T12:01:42-05:002012-01-06T12:01:42-05:00Georgetown Vs. West Virginia: Top 10-Ranked Hoyas Come Calling In Morgantown
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<p>#9 Georgetown comes to Morgantown for a matinee against the Mountaineers.</p> <p>Life in the Big East is never easy, and the Mountaineers' schedule can attest to that. Tomorrow at noon, WVU hosts No. 9 Georgetown, before traveling to No. 8 UConn a mere 48 hours later. As the home game of the two, that makes the 'Eers matchup with the Hoyas more important then ever. Here's what I'll be watching as WVU tries to hold serve at home:</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>The evolution of Mountaineer defense. </b> Bob Huggins, a man to man guy to his bone, has always impressed WVU fans with his ability to adapt to whichever defense suited his charges the best. For the last few years, the zone defense of choice has been the 1-3-1, but more and more Huggs and company have gone to the 2-3 when going gets tough. It's been helpful for the Mountaineers, who struggle inside. Outside of all-world forward Kevin Jones, the WVU big men have been inconsistent and disappointing for much of the first half of the season. The 2-3 masks that well, and could work against the Hoyas. Unlike in years past where Georgetown's efforts have been spearheaded by one or two stars, this year's is a balanced Hoya attack which could be stymied by the 2-3.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Which Truck shows up?</b> It's gotten to the point where Mountaineer fans are used to it, and the defining question of the season is: which Truck Bryant comes out tonight? When Truck is on, he's on, and when he's not, he really, really, is not. Truck poured them in against Rutgers and Villanova, which book-ended a dismal 3 for 16 performance against Seton Hall. For the Mountaineers to hang with the Hoyas, they'll have to be led by good Truck. When he's on, he's WVU's best shooter, and best chance to score. When he's off, he's a liability in sneakers and the Mountaineers are better off with the freshmen in the game.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Can <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/101439/deniz-kilicli">Deniz Kilicli</a> continue to make a presence inside?</b> Granted, the big Turk has been hurt for the last few weeks, but something has been amiss much longer than that. His touch on his inside shots seems to be off and he seems to be forcing a lot of jump hooks off of the back of the rim. In order for him to contribute he's going to need to score and rebound. While his rebounding has improved, his scoring has dipped. What gives? It's a good question, on that WVU will need to have an answer for as they try to match up with some of the Big East's better teams.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Which new guy steps up?</b> It's going to have to be somebody, if the Mountaineers are going to come out of a game against a top ten team with a victory. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146467/jabarie-hinds">Jabarie Hinds</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/146469/gary-browne">Gary Browne</a> and Aaron Brown get the most minutes, and seem to be the best candidates. Hinds and Browne succeed in getting to the rim, while Aaron Brown has emerged as a dead-eye long range shooter. Two of the three will need to have a good game against the Hoyas for WVU to keep things interesting.</span></li>
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https://pittsburgh.sbnation.com/west-virginia-mountaineers/2012/1/6/2687204/georgetown-vs-west-virginia-top-ten-ranked-hoyas-come-calling-inAaron Hawley