Georgetown vs Villanova: Big East Quarterfinals

0:00On March 12th, tonight at 9.30pm, the 11th seeded Georgetown Hoyas take on the 3rd seeded Villanova Wildcats in the Big East Tournament, quarterfinals and Madison Square Garden. The Hoyas enter with a 15 and 17 record, while the Wildcats boast 24 wins in just 7 losses, you can catch the action on FS1. Villanova holds the all-time series edge at 53 wins to Georgetown's 47 and swept to both regular season meetings. Still, Georgetown dominates Big East Tournament history against them with a 6 to 2 mark, plus a strong 9 and 3 record versus 3rd seeds. Overall, Georgetown punched their ticket last night by beating DePaul, reaching the quarters for the first time since their 2021 title in the COVID era event. Villanova meanwhile, eyes are returned to the NCAA Tournament after three years out, and better seeding under first year coach, Kevin Willard, who went 15 and 5 in league play. Stand out Hoyas, like Vince Iwachuku, with 17 points and 14 rebounds, Jeremiah Williams

1:05with 17 points in low turnovers, and Malik, Mack with 16 points fueled last night's win. For Villanova, Akidan Lewis troubled Georgetown earlier, and Duke Brennan averages near double doubles. Experts give the Wildcats a 74% win chance in a projected 75 to 68 final. The winner advances to Friday's 8 p.m. semifinal against the victor of Xavier in second-seated Yukon, keeping the postseason push alive in the heart of New York City.