Georgetown Tops Syracuse 75-71 in 100th Meeting

In their 100th meeting, Georgetown defeated Syracuse 75-71 in a game marked by missed opportunities and a lack of scoring down the stretch for the Orange. Despite a close contest, Syracuse faltered in the final minutes, failing to score for the last four minutes of the game. The matchup attracted a modest crowd of 17,187, one of the lowest in the rivalry's history, highlighting the dwindling attendance compared to past games. Georgetown's Jayden Epps shone with 27 points, while Syracuse struggled with free throws and shooting, hitting only 25% from three-point range. Syracuse coach Adrian Autry faced criticism for his late-game decisions, including the limited minutes for key players. Overall, the game underscored the need for both teams to reignite a once-thriving rivalry that has lost some of its luster in recent years.