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Post-Game Notes: Georgetown vs. Syracuse

Pittsburgh Postgame Notes
No. 9 Syracuse vs. No. 8 Georgetown
Game 6 – Second Round, March 5, 2011
XL Center – Hartford, Conn.
 
 
  • The Hoyas won their first game in the BIG EAST Championship since 2001.
  • The last Georgetown win in BIG EAST Championship play came on March 3, 2001 as the Hoyas knocked off Syracuse 82-75 in overtime.
  • Georgetown started the game on an 11-0 run.
  • Erica Morrow was injured with 7 minutes left in the first half and later returned.
  • Syracuse went on a 16-0 run over 6:03 and held an 18-14 advantage with 6:35 left in the first half.
  • The Orange led 27-22 at halftime.
  • Georgetown did not have a field goal over the final 4:25, getting all its points from the free throw line (9).
  • There were seven ties and two lead changes.