VU Hoops Jan 16, 2023
Villanova holds off Georgetown to complete series sweep, 77-73
Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The Wildcats got back in the win column with a Monday matinee win on MLK Day. The Villanova Wildcats scraped by the Georgetown Hoyas on Monday afternoon, 77-73, with a last-minute Brandon Slater steal turned Cam Whitmore dunk to seal the victory and series sweep of the Hoyas. A win is a win. “Hard fought Big East game, credit to Georgetown,” Villanova coach Kyle Neptune said. “We got up early, we tried to separate, but they made a furious comeback in the first half, which continued into the second half. Give our guys a lot of credit as...
