WASHINGTON, D.C. - Charlie Holmes needed just 14 minutes to write the story of Georgetown's dominance, slotting home a beautifully weighted through ball from Max Gummesson and Elijah Hope's intricate combination play before a crowd of 2,147 at Shaw Field. The early goal propelled the Hoyas to a 4-1 victory over UConn, extending their unbeaten conference streak to four matches.
The early breakthrough set the tone for what became a one-way contest, with Georgetown asserting their dominance through relentless pressure. UConn struggled to contain the Hoya attack, and their defense was breached again in the 28th minute when Zach Zengue unleashed a powerful shot that left the UConn goalkeeper no chance.
The first half was marked by Georgetown's aggressive pressing and swift counter-attacks. Max Gummesson and Elijah Hope continued to terrorize the UConn defense with their incisive passing, creating multiple scoring opportunities. UConn, on the other hand, managed to create only a few chances, none of which tested Georgetown's goalkeeper.
The Hoyas continued their dominance in the second half, with Mitchell Baker scoring his first goal of the season in the 75th minute, assisted by Zach Zengue and Loukas Maroutsis. Zengue scored his second goal of the match just 12 minutes later, capping off an impressive performance by the Hoya forward.
Georgetown's victory was built on a commanding performance in front of goal. They outshot UConn 25-10 overall and held a significant 13-5 advantage in shots on target. The statistical ledger reveals a stark contrast between the two teams' attacking prowess, with the Hoyas' efficiency in front of goal proving decisive.
The win improves Georgetown's record to 7-3-3 overall and 3-0-1 in conference play, maintaining their perfect conference record. They will look to continue their winning streak when they face DePaul next. UConn, on the other hand, suffers their second consecutive loss, dropping their record to 7-3-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play. They will look to bounce back against St. John's (NY) in their next match.
The afternoon belonged to Georgetown, and specifically to Zach Zengue, who scored twice and assisted another goal. The Hoya forward's performance was a testament to the team's overall dominance, and his goals will be crucial as they push for a successful conference campaign.
Key Players:
Charlie Holmes (Georgetown) – Slotted home the opening goal with composure, showcasing his clinical finishing ability.
Zach Zengue (Georgetown) – Scored twice and assisted another goal, epitomizing his growing importance to the Hoya attack.
Max Gummesson (Georgetown) – Provided the incisive through ball that led to the opening goal and continued to terrorize the UConn defense with his passing.
Derek Dumas (UConn) – Made several crucial saves to keep his team in the game, including a spectacular stop in the 75th minute.