Midwest Round 1 - #3 Georgetown (W2BTD) vs. #14 Ohio (Archer)
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It was over when...Well, technically it was over when Chris Wright's jumper in the paint was blocked as time ran out. But really, it was over when Ohio took the lead late in the first half and never looked back.
Key stat - Ohio had 11 blocks.
11 blocks. Georgetown had 0. Georgetown shot 30% in the first half, and 33% for the game.
W2BTD says...I couldnt get anything going offensively, and it seemed like every time I could get a good look inside, Archer would come flying in with that Dutch m'fer (more on him later) and block the shot. I had at least 4 fast breaks snuffed out by the Flying Dutchman of Ohio.
This game totally had the feel of one of those big first round upsets. Georgetown took an early lead, and as Ohio crept back, you felt the momentum swinging. Once they had the lead, you felt the confidence build, as they started hitting shots and blocking everything in sight. I never felt like I would win once I fell behind, despite the furious late comeback when Archer got sloppy with the ball. Game wasnt nearly as close as the score, and all I can say is...
HOYLOLAS
Stars of the Game
Ohio: Kenneth Van Kempen, The Flying Dutch M'Fer - 7 points, 8 rebounds, 47 blocks
Georgetown: Greg Monroe - 10 points, 9 rebounds