Who's Playing
Villanova Wildcats @ Georgetown Hoyas
Current Records: Villanova 13-11, Georgetown 8-16
How To Watch
- When: Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Capital One Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
- TV: CBS Sports Network
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- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV
- Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
What to Know
Villanova is 9-1 against the Hoyas since January of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. Both teams will face off in a Big East battle at 7:00 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. Villanova is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Villanova was handed a three-point defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against the Pirates on Sunday. The Wildcats blew past the Pirates, posting a 80-54 victory at home.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Villanova to victory, but perhaps none more so than Eric Dixon, who scored 18 points along with five rebounds. Dixon didn't help Villanova's cause all that much against the Musketeers on Wednesday but the same can't be said for this match. The team also got some help courtesy of Brendan Hausen, who scored 17 points.
Meanwhile, Georgetown's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their ninth straight defeat. They suffered a grim 94-72 defeat to the Bluejays. Georgetown has struggled against the Bluejays recently, as their game on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Supreme Cook, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The Wildcats' victory bumped their record up to 13-11. As for the Hoyas, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Villanova against the Hoyas in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 as the team secured a 80-48 win. With Villanova ahead 41-20 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Series History
Villanova has won 9 out of their last 10 games against Georgetown.
- Mar 08, 2023 - Villanova 80 vs. Georgetown 48
- Jan 16, 2023 - Villanova 77 vs. Georgetown 73
- Jan 04, 2023 - Villanova 73 vs. Georgetown 57
- Feb 19, 2022 - Villanova 74 vs. Georgetown 66
- Jan 22, 2022 - Villanova 85 vs. Georgetown 74
- Mar 11, 2021 - Georgetown 72 vs. Villanova 71
- Feb 07, 2021 - Villanova 84 vs. Georgetown 74
- Dec 11, 2020 - Villanova 76 vs. Georgetown 63
- Mar 07, 2020 - Villanova 70 vs. Georgetown 69
- Jan 11, 2020 - Villanova 80 vs. Georgetown 66