Dec. 8, 2005

The Hoyas host Fairfield this Sunday, December 11 at 1pm at MCI Center. One of the top games in Hoya History took place on December 11 at the Capital Centre, the "Battle of the Big Men."

The matchup of giant centers, 6-11 sophomore Patrick Ewing and 7-4 senior Ralph Sampson, was also a battle between the #3 ranked Hoyas and the #1 ranked Cavaliers. The sellout crowd of 19,035 at the Capital Centre saw a game which was decided in the final four minutes of play.

At intermission the Cavaliers enjoys a 10-point bulge, 33-23. Virginia led by as many as 14, (41-27) early in the second half, but the Hoyas continued to apply defensive pressure while improving their shot selection and put together a 10-2 streak to move the score to 43-37 with 13:41 left to play.

With 3:47 remaining, Georgetown freshman David Wingate hit a 20 footer, knotting the score at 59. Four seconds later UVA's Craig Robinson made a pair from the stripe putting Virginia back up by two, 61-59. At the 3:15 mark Anthony Jones' 18 footer evened the score at 61. 11 seconds later Othell Wilson's work from the stripe put the Cavaliers back up by two. Although Virginia was held scoreless from the field in the 5:50, three key whistles against the Hoyas in the final 95 seconds (travel, charge, and shooting foul) gave UVA the chance to win the game from the stripe, which they did.

The Hoyas outrebounded their opponents 42-38 and Patrick Ewing led Georgetown with 16 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. David Wingate added 12 tallies and Anthony Jones scored 10 points while leading the Hoyas' rebounding with nine boards. Sampson had a double double for Virginia with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and seven blocks.

Don't miss the action on this December 11!

Hoyas vs. Fairfield, 1pm, MCI Center

Hoya fans at the game will receive the 2005-06 Georgetown Basketball Poster. Also, make sure to look for the trivia contest and other giveaways.

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