Hi, I’m Amanda Reese, your Georgetown Hoya sports blogger. I’m a junior on the women’s basketball team. Currently, the lady Hoyas are towards the end of their season, holding an overall record of 14-5 and 3-3 in conference while battling worthy Big East opponents
What does it mean to be a Big East team? More than could ever be explained in a simple blog. The Big East is one of the most highly reverenced conferences in the nation. Big East athletes are mentally and physically tough, determined, devoted and hard working. There is no such thing as a definite win in this conference because each night someone different shows up. If you can survive the Big East, you can survive anything.
The season thus far can be described as nothing less than a roller coaster ride. The Hoyas at Providence showed just what little things needed to be corrected in order for the Hoyas to compete victoriously with the rest of their Big East opponents. With only a 45-49 victory, the Hoyas were determined to get back in the gym and improve their famous lock up defense for their next opponent, Notre Dame.
Unfortunately, the Hoyas were not able to regroup as well as they would like in their meeting with the Fighting Irish. With a tough loss of 80-55 to Notre Dame, the Hoyas received a well needed wake-up call of the importance of always coming out ready to play.
Being the dedicated, determined Hoyas the Georgetown women’s basketball team was back to the basics at the next practice with hard work and a primary focus on their signature defense, preparing them for Villanova’s continuous cutting and screening offense.
The season may be winding down, but not the lady Hoya’s focus.
Your updated reminder,
Amanda Reese
