Georgetown defeated Coppin State 99-89 in overtime, despite the fact that the school took the game to OT. It was 0:49
John Thompson Jr. made his coaching debut at Georgetown, where he turned the program into a college basketball powerhouse.
Georgetown snapped a 21-game losing streak on Tuesday.
Georgetown hadn't won a game in more than three months prior to their 99-89 overtime victory against Coppin State. The win was not easy.
The former Maryland star and his team led Georgetown late in the game. Mike Hood hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force overtime as the Eagles overcame a burst by the Hoyas.
Georgetown was able to pull away from the other team in overtime.
Coppin State's Justin Steers came off the bench to score 21 points, while Georgetown's Primo Spears scored 28 points.
Georgetown no longer resembles the program Thompson once led, as he molded star players, such as Dikembe Mutombo and Allen Iverson.
The Hoyas lost their next 21 games after beating Howard. They haven't won a Big East game in over a year.
The team's best player turned pro after six players entered the transfer portal. The season started with nine new players.
He has been the subject of rumors for a long time. It's difficult to imagine the school firing a legend who led the team to a national title, but it's also difficult to imagine Georgetown accepting another season like it did last season.
The great thing about this year is that it's a new year and it's time to play. We'restarting off fresh. We have to make sure that we are on track from the beginning and that we are positive and upbeat.
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