From what I could watch of the game online, and infer from Rich Chvotkin's rich, colorful and emphatic play-by-play, we played pretty well. Turning point of the game was the technical foul called on Tulane forward Asim McQueen, which shifted momentum away from the surging Green Wave.
Random observations:
- Second time Georgetown has opened the season on the road under JT3 - first was at Navy in 2005-06
- Georgetown has not lost an opener since the 2004-05 season, JT3's first year at the helm, when they lost to Temple by 18 points, still the largest margin of defeat at home for JT3 (ties loss to Louisville last season)
- They have not played Temple since that loss - until next Tuesday (cue evil sounding music)
- Georgetown has not lost an opener away from home since 1998-99 season, which was also against Temple, but in New York
- Georgetown has not lost a true away opener (not played at neutral site) since 1971-72 season, which was against Boston University (although it can be argued that the opening loss to Maryland at USAir Arena in 1993 was an away game since Maryland wore home uniforms)
- First time shot Georgetown shot over 40% from 3pt land since loss to Marquette - seven games and two losses against St. John's ago
- First time Greg Monroe has led the team in scoring since loss at St. John's - four games ago
- First time Greg Monroe has led the team in scoring and rebounding since loss at Notre Dame - eighteen games ago (tied Wright for rebound leader in St. John's game mentioned above)
- First time the team made at least fifteen dunks/layups since win against South Florida - twelve games ago
Media and Blog Links
Hoyas vs Green Wave coverage
Hoyas vs Green Wave recap
Monroe right at home as Hoyas claim opener - Washington Times
Greg Monroe, Georgetown top Tulane, 74-58 - washingtonpost.com
Georgetown Tops Tulane In Season Opener, 74-58 - GEORGETOWN OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
Greg Monroe, No. 20 Georgetown get best of Tulane in season opener - NOLA.com
Hoya Prospectus: Recap: Georgetown 74, Tulane 58
Hoyas vs Green Wave recap
Monroe right at home as Hoyas claim opener - Washington Times
Greg Monroe, Georgetown top Tulane, 74-58 - washingtonpost.com
Georgetown Tops Tulane In Season Opener, 74-58 - GEORGETOWN OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
Greg Monroe, No. 20 Georgetown get best of Tulane in season opener - NOLA.com
Hoya Prospectus: Recap: Georgetown 74, Tulane 58
Good talk.