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D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera scores 33 as Georgetown hammers St. John’s D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera scores 33 as Georgetown hammers St. John’s
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NEW YORK — The Georgetown men’s basketball team was missing two players, including one starter, in Wednesday night’s game against St. John’s. Given D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera’s tendency to shine at Madison Square Garden — and an opponent in the throes of rebuilding — it mattered little.NEW YORK — The Georgetown men’s basketball team was missing two players, including one starter, in Wednesday night’s game against St. John’s. Given D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera’s tendency to shine at Madison Square Garden — and an opponent in the throes of rebuilding — it mattered little.
In a 93-73 triumph in front of an announced crowd of 7,837, Georgetown stormed to an early lead that expanded to 27 in the second half before the Red Storm got within 14. But the Hoyas steadied themselves thanks largely to Smith-Rivera, who had a season-high 33 points, the most by any player in a Big East game this season.In a 93-73 triumph in front of an announced crowd of 7,837, Georgetown stormed to an early lead that expanded to 27 in the second half before the Red Storm got within 14. But the Hoyas steadied themselves thanks largely to Smith-Rivera, who had a season-high 33 points, the most by any player in a Big East game this season.
The senior guard connected on 11 of 16 shots to score at least 21 points for the fifth time in eight games at the storied venue. The senior guard connected on 11 of 16 shots to score at least 21 points for the fifth time in eight games at the storied venue.
“It’s always great playing here,” Smith-Rivera said. “Everybody who has played here can explain the passion and the feeling you get once you play under these lights. Hopefully it’s not going to be the last time.”“It’s always great playing here,” Smith-Rivera said. “Everybody who has played here can explain the passion and the feeling you get once you play under these lights. Hopefully it’s not going to be the last time.”
Junior forward Reggie Cameron added 15 points (13 coming in the first half) to go with four rebounds as Georgetown won for the fifth time in six games. In spite of their stumbles in non-conference play, the Hoyas (11-6, 4-1) are within reach of first-place Villanova in the Big East with a matchup set for Saturday at Verizon Center against the No. 6 Wildcats. Junior forward Reggie Cameron added 15 points (13 in the first half) to go with four rebounds as Georgetown won for the fifth time in six games. In spite of their stumbles in nonconference play, the Hoyas (11-6, 4-1) are within reach of first-place Villanova in the Big East with a matchup set for Saturday at Verizon Center against the No. 6 Wildcats.
Georgetown defeated its longtime rival from the original Big East for the eighth time in 10 games. The Hoyas shot 52 percent from the field, making 10 of 24 three-pointers. The Hoyas also went 27 of 33 (82 percent) from the free throw line in a game that included an intentional foul against St. John’s sophomore forward Amar Albegovic in the second half. Georgetown defeated its longtime rival from the original Big East for the eighth time in 10 games. The Hoyas shot 52 percent from the field, making 10 of 24 three-pointers. The Hoyas also went 27 for 33 from the free throw line in a game that included an intentional foul against St. John’s sophomore forward Amar Alibegovic in the second half.
Soon after, officials called double technicals on Georgetown sophomore guard Tre Campbell (12 points) and Red Storm graduate guard-forward Ron Mvouika. The combative nature of one of the most storied rivalries in conference history continued when Cameron was assessed a technical foul with 8 minutes 28 seconds left in the game and Georgetown in front, 74-48. Soon after, officials called double technicals on Georgetown sophomore guard Tre Campbell (12 points) and Red Storm graduate guard-forward Ron Mvouika. The combative nature of one of the most storied rivalries in conference history continued when Cameron was assessed a technical foul with 8 minutes 28 seconds left in the game and Georgetown in front 74-48.
“Every time we come here, we’re mentally ready,” Cameron said. “We just like leaving here with victories, and that’s what we did today.”“Every time we come here, we’re mentally ready,” Cameron said. “We just like leaving here with victories, and that’s what we did today.”
The Hoyas forged a 35-18 lead with 6:42 left in the first half courtesy of a 16-3 surge that started with Cameron’s three-pointer. Center Bradley Hayes made baby hook for a 24-15 lead, and Cameron sank a pair of three-pointers around Smith-Rivera’s fadeaway jumper, prompting St. John’s Coach Chris Mullin to call timeout. The Hoyas forged a 35-18 lead with 6:42 left in the first half courtesy of a 16-3 surge that started with Cameron’s three-pointer. Center Bradley Hayes made a baby hook for a 24-15 lead, and Cameron sank a pair of three-pointers around Smith-Rivera’s fadeaway jumper, prompting St. John’s Coach Chris Mullin to call a timeout.
Campbell (St. John’s High School) followed with a three-pointer, and Georgetown had its first 17-point cushion of the half despite having played without starting forward Marcus Derrickson. The freshman sat out with a sore knee from a collision in practice on Tuesday, forcing Thompson to go deep into his bench in playing reserves such as Trey Mourning and Riyan Williams. Campbell (St. John’s High) followed with a three-pointer, and Georgetown had its first 17-point cushion of the half despite having played without starting forward Marcus Derrickson. The freshman sat out with a sore knee from a collision in practice Tuesday, forcing Coach John Thompson III to go deep into his bench in playing reserves such as Trey Mourning and Riyan Williams.
Derrickson’s absence left Georgetown even more shorthanded following the announcement before tip-off that reserve forward Paul White had a lower pelvic procedure and is out for the season. The sophomore appeared in seven games but had not played since Dec. 22 when he logged three minutes in a 62-59 win against UNC Charlotte to end the Hoyas’ non-conference schedule. Derrickson’s absence left Georgetown even more shorthanded following the announcement before tip-off that reserve forward Paul White had a lower pelvic procedure and is out for the season. The sophomore appeared in seven games but had not played since Dec. 22, when he logged three minutes in a 62-59 win against UNC Charlotte to end the Hoyas’ nonconference schedule.
Before this most recent diagnosis, Georgetown initially referred to White’s ailment as a hip injury after he missed the first four games of the season. White played a season-high 17 minutes Dec. 7 in a 74-57 victory over Brown at Verizon Center. Last season White played in all 33 games, averaging five points, 2.8 rebounds and 18.4 minutes. Before this most recent diagnosis, Georgetown initially referred to White’s ailment as a hip injury after he missed the first four games of the season. White played a season-high 17 minutes Dec. 7 in a 74-57 victory over Brown at Verizon Center. Last season White played in all 33 games, averaging 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 18.4 minutes.
Mullin, meanwhile, isn’t dealing with lineup issues as much as trying to re-establish a winning tradition at his alma mater. The three-time Big East player of the year conceded there’s much to be done to change the culture in his first season after St. John’s (7-11, 0-5) and former coach Steve Lavin parted ways. Mullin, meanwhile, isn’t dealing with lineup issues as much as trying to reestablish a winning tradition at his alma mater. The three-time Big East player of the year conceded there’s much to be done to change the culture in his first season after St. John’s (7-11, 0-5) and former coach Steve Lavin parted ways.
Mullin led the Red Storm, which has lost eight in a row, to the Final Four in 1985. St. John’s since has not gotten past the NCAA tournament’s regional finals.Mullin led the Red Storm, which has lost eight in a row, to the Final Four in 1985. St. John’s since has not gotten past the NCAA tournament’s regional finals.
“It’s Year One for Chris,” Thompson said of his counterpart. “Within that year, they’ve had some bad breaks. Now we’re not at the halfway point of conference play, and so there’s still a lot of year ahead of him. I don’t think it’s time to start making grandiose diagnosis or evaluations of what’s going on.” “It’s Year One for Chris,” Thompson said of his counterpart. “Within that year, they’ve had some bad breaks. Now we’re not at the halfway point of conference play, and so there’s still a lot of year ahead of him. I don’t think it’s time to start making grandiose diagnoses or evaluations of what’s going on.”