1997-98 Georgetown Hoyas basketball — schedule and results

The 1997-98 Georgetown Hoyas went 16-15 (6-12 in the Big East) under head coach John Thompson. Simple Rating System: 8.75.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 12–4 at home, 3–9 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The Hoyas scored 71.7 points per game and allowed 66.2 (+5.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 5 games, from Dec 18, 1997 to Jan 3, 1998. The most lopsided win was 101–47 over Saint Leo on Dec 20, 1997; the heaviest defeat was 82–63 at Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Feb 11, 1998. The tightest finish was a 1-point loss against Pittsburgh Panthers (79–80). 2 games went to overtime.

Among Georgetown Hoyas' 113 recorded seasons, 1997-98's .516 winning percentage ranks 73rd. Previous season: 1996-97 Hoyas (20–10). Next season: 1998-99 Hoyas (15–16).

Game-by-game results (31 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
1997-11-15	vs Georgia State Panthers	W 89–72	Verizon Center
1997-11-17	vs Morgan State Bears	W 98–51	Verizon Center
1997-11-21	neutral Wake Forest Demon Deacons	L 54–56	Springfield Civic Center
1997-11-25	vs Cleveland State Vikings	W 78–56	Verizon Center
1997-12-03	vs Villanova Wildcats	L 69–73	Verizon Center
1997-12-06	at Miami (FL) Hurricanes	L 56–66	Miami Arena
1997-12-18	vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	W 85–41	Verizon Center
1997-12-20	vs Saint Leo	W 101–47	McDonough Gymnasium
1997-12-29	vs Southern–New Orleans	W 85–48	Verizon Center
1997-12-31	vs West Virginia Mountaineers	W 74–65	Verizon Center
1998-01-03	vs Providence Friars	W 58–56	Verizon Center
1998-01-05	at West Virginia Mountaineers	L 70–81	WVU Coliseum
1998-01-10	vs St. John's Red Storm	L 60–66	Verizon Center
1998-01-12	at Villanova Wildcats	W 67–61	CoreStates Center
1998-01-17	at UConn Huskies	L 72–86	Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
1998-01-20	vs Seton Hall Pirates	W 68–66	Verizon Center
1998-01-24	vs Memphis Tigers	W 73–69	Verizon Center
1998-01-26	vs Syracuse Orange	L 66–84	Verizon Center
1998-02-01	at Boston College Eagles	L 63–74	Silvio O. Conte Forum
1998-02-03	at Seton Hall Pirates	L 57–68	Continental Airlines Arena
1998-02-07	vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish	W 76–56	Verizon Center
1998-02-11	at Rutgers Scarlet Knights	L 63–82	Louis Brown Athletic Center
1998-02-14	at DePaul Blue Demons	W 65–59	Rosemont Horizon
1998-02-17	vs Pittsburgh Panthers	L 79–80	Verizon Center
1998-02-21	vs Boston College Eagles	W 84–67	Verizon Center
1998-02-25	at Notre Dame Fighting Irish	L 69–79	Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center
1998-03-01	at Syracuse Orange	L 72–77 (OTOT)	Carrier Dome
1998-03-04	neutral Miami (FL) Hurricanes	W 62–56	Madison Square Garden (IV)
1998-03-05	neutral Rutgers Scarlet Knights	L 60–61	Madison Square Garden (IV)
1998-03-11	at Florida Gators	W 71–69	Stephen C. O''Connell Center
1998-03-16	at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	L 79–80 (OTOT)	Alexander Memorial Coliseum

Game recaps

1997-11-15: Georgetown Hoyas beat Georgia State 89–72 as Brunner, Kenny scored a team-high 14. Hamilton, Rodney had 19 for Georgia State.

1997-11-21: Behind O'Kelley, Robert's 25 points, Wake Forest held off Georgetown Hoyas 56–54.

1997-11-25: Behind Kilpatrick, Trez's 18 points, Georgetown Hoyas rolled past Cleveland State 78–56.

1997-12-03: Villanova got past Georgetown Hoyas 73–69 as Allen, Malik scored a team-high 16. Jackson, Daymond had 13 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1997-12-06: Miami (FL) Hurricanes beat Georgetown Hoyas 66–56 as James, Tim scored a team-high 22. Kilpatrick, Trez had 14 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1997-12-18: Georgetown Hoyas blew out Bethune Cookman 85–41 as Kilpatrick, Trez scored a team-high 12.

1997-12-20: Georgetown Hoyas routed St. Leo 101–47. Long Shernard led the winners with 15 points. Wilson, Shawn had 20 for St. Leo.

1997-12-29: Georgetown Hoyas routed Southern-New Orleans 85–48. Kilpatrick, Trez led the winners with 13 points. Nichols, Stefan had 14 for Southern-New Orleans.

1997-12-31: Georgetown Hoyas beat West Virginia 74–65. Brunner, Kenny led the winners with 15 points. Owens, Damian had 18 for West Virginia. Watkins, Jameel grabbed 16 rebounds.

1998-01-03: Behind Kilpatrick, Trez's 15 points, Georgetown Hoyas held off Providence 58–56. Thomas, Jamel had 22 for Providence.

1998-01-05: West Virginia handled Georgetown Hoyas 81–70. Owens, Damian led the winners with 27 points. Brunner, Kenny had 12 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-01-10: St. John's Red Storm got past Georgetown Hoyas 66–60 as Lopes, Felipe scored a team-high 18. Kilpatrick, Trez had 16 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-01-12: Behind Kilpatrick, Trez's 19 points, Georgetown Hoyas defeated Villanova 67–61. Brown, Howard had 19 for Villanova.

1998-01-17: Behind Hamilton, Richard's 25 points, Connecticut pulled away from Georgetown Hoyas 86–72. Kilpatrick, Trez had 17 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-01-20: Behind Aw, Boubacar's 21 points, Georgetown Hoyas held off Seton Hall 68–66. Sanders, Lavell had 17 for Seton Hall. Aw, Boubacar grabbed 18 rebounds.

1998-01-24: Georgetown Hoyas beat Memphis 73–69. Aw, Boubacar led the winners with 18 points. Golden, Detric had 23 for Memphis.

1998-01-26: Syracuse handled Georgetown Hoyas 84–66. Thomas, Etan led the winners with 23 points. Aw, Boubacar had 15 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-02-01: Boston College handled Georgetown Hoyas 74–63. Woodward, Duane led the winners with 20 points. Aw, Boubacar had 17 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-02-03: Seton Hall handled Georgetown Hoyas 68–57. Holloway, Shaheen led the winners with 17 points. Aw, Boubacar had 18 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-02-07: Georgetown Hoyas blew out Notre Dame 76–56 as Aw, Boubacar scored a team-high 19. Garrity, Pat had 15 for Notre Dame.

1998-02-11: Behind Billet, Geoff's 21 points, Rutgers pulled away from Georgetown Hoyas 82–63. Long Shernard had 13 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-02-17: Pittsburgh edged Georgetown Hoyas 80–79. Cummings, Vonteego led the winners with 32 points. Aw, Boubacar had 24 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-02-21: Georgetown Hoyas beat Boston College 84–67 as Long, Shernard scored a team-high 30. Granger, Antonio had 24 for Boston College.

1998-02-25: Notre Dame beat Georgetown Hoyas 79–69 as Garrity, Pat scored a team-high 24. Long, Shernard had 26 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-03-01: Behind Burgan, Todd's 19 points, Syracuse defeated Georgetown Hoyas 77–72. Long, Shernard had 24 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-03-04: Behind Long, Shernard's 24 points, Georgetown Hoyas defeated Miami (FL) Hurricanes 62–56. Hemsley, Johnny had 20 for Miami (FL) Hurricanes.

1998-03-05: Rutgers survived Georgetown Hoyas 61–60 as Hodgson, Rob scored a team-high 22. Long, Shernard had 18 for Georgetown Hoyas.

1998-03-11: Behind Long, Shernard's 28 points, Georgetown Hoyas held off Florida 71–69. Weaks, Kenyan had 22 for Florida.

1998-03-16: Georgia Tech edged Georgetown Hoyas 80–79. Glover, Dion led the winners with 22 points. Long, Shernard had 24 for Georgetown Hoyas.

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