Georgetown Hoyas
Big East
Georgetown has next level talent all over the field particularly Joshua Yaro, arguably the best defensive prospect in the country. Georgetown has been tested both in and out of conference, responding well to the pressure of big matches. There is a midseason hiccup as Georgetown went 1-2-1 in early October including back-to-back losses against lesser opposition.
2014 Record: 12-4-4, 6-2-1
Coach: Brian Wiese
Good Results: 9/30 at Maryland (1-0), 10/25 at Creighton (1-0)
Bad Results: 9/11 VCU (1-2), 10/18 at Seton Hall (0-1)
Why They Can Surprise:
Georgetown doesn’t just play well as a team, they have the individual attacking talent in Brandon Allen to win games with special moments. While Georgetown will rely on freshmen and sophomore for quality minutes, there are several key contributors from the 2012 College Cup runner-up teams, including goalkeeper Tomas Gomez. Gomez has not allowed more than two goals in a single match and has ten shutouts. In the five matches versus teams that finished in the November 9th Top 25 Poll, there were 2-1-2. They are in good form going into the Big East championship winning four in a row with three shutouts, including a 1-0 victory at Creighton.
Why They Can Disappoint:
When Georgetown struggled midseason, it was to lesser opponents that played ten behind the ball. Georgetown had difficulties breaking down well-organized teams and have had trouble scoring off of restarts. If you can contain the midfield, you can beat the Hoyas.
Key Strikers:
Brandon Allen, Junior, 10 goals, 3 assists
Alex Muyl, Sophomore, 2 goals, 6 assists
Austin Martz, Senior, 3 goals, 3 assists
Key Midfielders:
Arun Basuljevic, Freshman, 5 goals, 0 assists
Bakie Goodman, Sophomore, 1 goal, 5 assists
Tyler Rudy, Senior, 2 goals, 0 assists
Key Defenders:
Keegan Rosenberry, Junior, 1 goal, 1 assist
Josh Turnley, Junior, 0 goals, 2 assists
Joshua Yaro, Sophomore, 0 goals, 1 assist
Key Goalkeepers:
Thomas Gomez, Senior, 0.57 goals against average, .806 save percentage, 10 shutouts
By the Numbers:
Scoring Offense: 1.28 (104th in nation, 5th in conference)
Goals-Against Average: 0.52 (4, 2)
Shutout Percentage: .56 (8, 1)
Save Percentage: .831 (17, 3)
Recent Postseason Appearances:
2013 Second Round Defeated Old Dominion
2013 Third Round Lost to Michigan State
2012 Second Round Defeated Charlotte
2012 Third Round Defeated Syracuse
2012 Quarterfinals Defeated San Diego
2012 National Semifinals Defeated Maryland
2012 Championship Lost to Indiana
2010 First Round Defeated UNC Greensboro
2010 Second Round Lost to North Carolina
1997 First Round Defeated VCU
1997 Second Round Lost to Virginia
1994 First Round Lost to Maryland
*all team stats through 11/9
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