Maryland vs Georgetown college basketball
The gist
Maryland (1-0) faces Georgetown (1-0) Saturday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., tip-off 7:30 p.m. ET.
Both programs are rebuilding, and the coaches say the four-game series is about reviving the local rivalry.
How it unfolded
- 1993Maryland upset No. 15 Georgetown 84-83 in overtime at USAir Arena in Landover, the only meeting between the teams between 1980 and 2001.
- Nov 15, 2016The teams met in Washington, D.C., with Melo Trimble's late-game heroics giving Maryland a last-minute win.
- Nov 7, 2025Georgetown beat Maryland 70-60 at Xfinity Center, winning outright as a 4.5-point road underdog.
Key terms
- road underdog
- A competitor expected to lose who is playing at the opponent's venue rather than at home.
Source: Wikipedia