UNC 84, Georgetown 96
We scored 3 points in overtime and that came with only 7 seconds to go. This is a bad way to lose. We couldn't hit the side of a barn over the last 11 minutes of the game. We had a 10 point lead with 6 minutes to go in the game and ended up losing by 12.
First and foremost, we lost because of our shooting (35% on the game) and Georgetown's ability to hit pretty much everything they put up, but I'd be remiss without highlighting the role the refs had in the game. Personally, I'm fine with refs calling touch fouls or fouls for certain situations as long as they are CONSISTENT. The way the refs called the game fell exactly into Georgetown's hands. They called so many in the first half that it gave their key players time to rest in the first half. If they played the whole half like normal, it is likely they would be much more tired at the end of the game. The problem is they didn't call the same fouls in the second half. Maybe they ran out of their allotment? Again, I don't mind fouls not being called as long as they are consistent. I'd love to see a chart of the fouls called throughout the game. I guarantee the teams would show the opposite trends. The result? Georgetown's players were rested by the end of the game and even though they had 3 or 4 fouls, the refs weren't calling anymore against them.
What happened to Ty Lawson's aggressiveness? He got blocked once or twice in the first half and in the second he seemed scared to take the ball to the hoop. Roy said in the post game that he was looking tired toward the end of the game. Maybe that was it. We needed a little leadership down the stretch and a key basket or two. I would have much preferred our chances as time ran out in the second half with Ty driving to the basket than Wayne Ellington shooting a 3 pointer. If we are going to set up a 3 pointer, I would have much preferred for Terry to shoot it. Oh well. It is easy to second guess now. The key was Georgetown picked up the momentum and a Mack truck couldn't have stopped them.
The season is over now. It always comes so suddenly even when you know it is right around the corner. We couldn't possibly live up to the hype behind this team unless we made it to the final four. We got close. This was a painful way to go out and I hope it will serve as incentive for the younger guys to stay around another year.
Overtime notes:1:17. 81-89. This game is over.
1:38. 81-87. I just don't know what to say. The refs are only allowed to call fouls against UNC. Hansbrough picks up his 4th on a BS call.
3:14. 81-81. HOLY SHIT! What are refs not allowed to call fouls against Georgetown anymore??? Hansbrough got mugged and no call.
4:25. 81-83. Georgetown's first lead since early in the first half.
Second half notes:0.00. 81-81. They didn't get a shot off. We are going to overtime.
0.01. 81-81. Ellington got a good look at the basket for a 3 pointer, but missed. Georgetown has 1.4 secs for one last shot before we go to overtime.
0.24. 81-81. Oh shit. Georgetown comes down and nails a 3 to tie it. Roy calls another timeout. We can hold for the last shot.
1:04. 81-78. We get a stop! Roy calls a timeout so we can set a play.
1:40. 81-78. We end a 8:12 drought without a field goal after Hansbrough makes one down low. There should have been a foul called, but maybe they are tired of calling so many against Georgetown (even though they are valid).
2:21. 79-76. Georgetown calls a timeout after Hansbrough makes 2 free throws.
2:35. 77-76. Georgetown brings it down to 1. Ugh. Too close for comfort.
3:48. 75-72. Foul on Hibbert to prevent a Wright dunk after a nice pass by Lawson. That's his 4th.
4:12. 75-72. There goes the lead again. We are cold now. Georgetown has scored 7 unanswered. Not looking good right now. You know things are bad because Roy called a timeout.
6:02. 75-65. Wright picks up his 4th foul.
6:51. 75-65. Georgetown has finally went cold missing their last 8 shots.
7:51. 73-65. Lawson is not being as aggressive this game. He's not looking to take a shot. He just caused a turnover by stepping out of bounds after rethinking a drive to the hoop.
9:09. 73-65. Georgetown calls another timeout. You'd think Georgetown might try to conserve timeouts.
9:47. 73-65. Thompson having a monster game. He got another tip in.
11:23. 69-63. A little flurry by Georgetown brings the lead back down to 6.
12:15. 69-58. Largest lead of the game for UNC after a Lawson drive.
13:22. 65-56. We get the lead back to 9 after 4 straight points by Deon. Georgetown has to call a timeout so they can get Hibbert back in the game.
15:37. 59-53. Georgetown is making about everything they put up.
16:09. 59-51. Ellington with a 3.
19:01. 52-46. Hansbrough draws a foul on Hibbert! That's 3 for the Georgetown big man. Hansbrough makes both shots.
