UMBC Retrievers at Georgetown Hoyas

Blair scores 23, Georgetown beats UMBC in season opener

Thompson, a Hall of Famer, died in August at age 78. He coached a Georgetown team led by center Ewing to the NCAA men’s basketball championship in 1984 and two other appearances in the title game. Thompson — whose son, John Thompson III, was Ewing’s immediate predecessor in charge of the Hoyas — was known for having a towel slung over his shoulder while coaching.

Jahvon Blair scored 23 points and Qudus Wahad had 12 points and 12 rebounds for Georgetown.

Brandon Horvath led UMBC with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Wednesday’s game was played at the Hoyas’ on-campus McDonough Arena, instead of the NBA Wizards’ Capital One Arena in downtown D.C., and without spectators, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Cutouts filled the seats.

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