Georgetown Stuns No. 1 UConn In Overtime Thriller
Georgetown Stuns No. 1 UConn In Overtime Thriller...
Georgetown pulled off a massive upset Wednesday night, defeating top-ranked UConn 78-75 in overtime at Capital One Arena. The unranked Hoyas (16-10) handed the Huskies (25-3) just their third loss of the season in a game that went viral for its dramatic finish.
The victory marks Georgetown's first win over a No. 1 team since 2010 and instantly becomes the highlight of their turnaround season under second-year coach Ed Cooley. UConn, the defending national champions, had won 14 straight before Wednesday's shocker in Washington, D.C.
Sophomore guard Jayden Epps led the Hoyas with 26 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer with 18 seconds left in overtime. UConn's Tristen Newton missed a potential tying three at the buzzer, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. The game trended nationally as fans shared clips of the final sequence.
The upset comes at a critical moment for both programs. Georgetown improves its NCAA Tournament resume, while UConn must regroup before Saturday's showdown with No. 4 Marquette. Social media erupted with reactions from analysts and former players, many calling it the biggest upset of the college basketball season.
Wednesday's game drew particular attention because it featured UConn's first visit to Georgetown since 2021. The historic Big East rivalry added another memorable chapter with this nationally televised thriller on FS1. Attendance reached 15,123 - Georgetown's largest home crowd in three years.
Basketball fans are now watching to see how UConn responds in their next game. The Huskies remain the favorite to win the NCAA Tournament according to most sportsbooks, but Wednesday's loss raises questions about their road performance against physical defenses.
For Georgetown, the win represents a potential turning point for a program that went just 7-25 last season. Students stormed the court after the final buzzer in scenes that dominated sports highlight shows late Wednesday night. The upset is currently the top-trending sports story on Twitter nationwide.
