Georgetown fans spent 40 minutes of game action in various states of dread, confusion, self-loathing, and simmering rage and resentment, a range of emotions not adequately reflected in the final score of a 83-73 win over Appalachian State. The Hoyas led for most of the game but the final margin was their largest, as Georgetown struggled to put away an inferior opponent. At a time when the Hoyas should and need to be rounding into form, Coach Patrick Ewing and his charges look to have more questions than answers.
There were some bright spots Tuesday night, mostly from the newbies.