Georgetown and West Virginia are gearing up for an exciting matchup in Morgantown, W. Va., as part of the Big 12-Big East Battle. West Virginia, picked 13th in the Big 12 preseason coaches’ poll, is off to a strong start with a 5-2 record. The team has been led by Javon Small and Tucker DeVries, who have been shooting lights out. West Virginia had an impressive performance last week, upsetting both Gonzaga and Arizona in overtime games.
Georgetown, on the other hand, has started the season 7-1, their best start since the 2018-19 season. The team has a revamped roster with 14 freshmen or sophomores and has been on a five-game winning streak since their loss to Notre Dame on Nov. 16. Thomas Sorber leads the team in scoring and rebounding, earning Big East Freshman of the Week honors multiple times this season.
The upcoming game will mark the 54th meeting between Georgetown and West Virginia, with Georgetown holding a narrow lead in the all-time series. The two schools were former conference rivals before parting ways in 2012. The game is expected to be a competitive one, with both teams looking to continue their early-season success. Georgetown coach Ed Cooley emphasized the importance of building confidence and chemistry with their young team before embarking on their first road trip of the season. The matchup is sure to be a thrilling showdown between two talented teams.
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