KEY POINTS
- Georgetown defeated DePaul 74-68 on Wednesday to advance in the Big East tournament.
- Jayden Epps led the Hoyas with a game-high 22 points and six assists.
- The Blue Demons ended their season with a disappointing 3-29 overall record.
The Georgetown Hoyas extended their season on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. They secured a hard-fought 74-68 victory over DePaul in the opening round of the Big East tournament. This win allows the Hoyas to move forward in the postseason bracket.
Jayden Epps provided the offensive spark for Georgetown throughout the contest. He finished the night with 22 points while shooting efficiently from the perimeter. Epps also contributed six assists to help orchestrate the team’s half-court offense. His leadership in the closing minutes proved vital for the victory.
Georgetown established an early lead by focusing on interior scoring. Supreme Cook recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. His physical play in the paint helped the Hoyas control the rebounding battle. The team also benefited from 12 points off the bench from Rowan Brumbaugh.
DePaul kept the game competitive until the final whistle despite their struggles this year. Chico Carter Jr. led the Blue Demons with 18 points and five rebounds. Da’Sean Nelson added 15 points to keep the score close during the second half. However, DePaul could not overcome a series of late turnovers.
The Blue Demons finishes a difficult campaign with only three wins total. They went winless in Big East regular-season play this year. This latest loss officially brings their 2025-2026 season to a conclusion. The program now enters an offseason focused on recruitment and rebuilding.
Georgetown faced its own challenges during the regular season under coach Ed Cooley. This tournament victory offers a moment of relief for the storied basketball program. The Hoyas showed improved defensive discipline by limiting DePaul’s second-chance opportunities. They also shot 85 percent from the free-throw line.
The game remained tight during the final four minutes of play. DePaul cut the deficit to just three points following a late three-pointer. Georgetown responded with a decisive scoring run to put the game away. They utilized a high-ball screen to create open looks for their shooters.
The Hoyas now prepare for a much tougher challenge in the next round. They are scheduled to face the top-seeded UConn Huskies on Thursday afternoon. UConn enters the tournament as one of the favorites to win the national title. Georgetown will need an nearly perfect performance to pull off the upset.
Coach Cooley emphasized the importance of staying resilient during his post-game remarks. He noted that every team starts fresh once the tournament begins. The players expressed confidence in their ability to compete with higher-ranked opponents. They will look to carry this momentum into the quarterfinals.
