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VESTAL, N.Y. – Binghamton men’s basketball will meet a storied college basketball program in a 20,000-seat arena when the Bearcats (1-2) face BIG EAST member Georgetown (2-0) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game kicks off a five-day, two-game road trip that also includes a Saturday afternoon encounter with Longwood (Va.).

The Bearcats are coming off a 67-59 home loss to Niagara on Saturday. In that game, Binghamton saw a seven-point lead disappear in the closing 6:26 and the Bearcats were outscored 27-12 to end the game. The loss spoiled another strong showing from senior center Demetrius Lilley, who produced 14 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks. Junior point guard Jeremiah Quigley scored all 16 of his points in the second half.

Top scorer and rebounder Lilley has quickly positioned himself among the NCAA leaders in rebounding (15th) and double-doubles (2nd) one week into the season. He also ranks 45th in the country in blocks (5). Lilley is averaging 15.5 points (3rd in AE) and 13.5 rebounds (1st) and has produced a double-double in both games he’s played this season (sat out RIT game).     

Binghamton players Wes Peterson, Jr. (Alexandria, Va.), Bryson Wilson (Washington, D.C.) and Jeremiah Quigley (Accokeek, Md.) will be close to home at the Capital One Arena. All three played high school ball within 10 miles of the arena. Peterson (Bishop O’Connell) played 10 miles west at Bishop O’Connell in Arlington. Wilson (St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes) was nine miles south in Alexandria and Quigley (Bishop McNamara) was nine miles southeast in Forrestville, Md.  

ABOUT GEORGETOWN 


Coming off 70-60 win at Maryland on Friday
In that game, Hoyas’ defensive tenacity held Terps to five first-half FG and 25% shooting for the game
Opened season with 87-70 win over Kevin Broadus-coached Morgan State
Return 10 lettermen from 18-win team that advanced to semifinals of College Basketball Crown tournament
Team went 8-12 in BIG east (7th place)
Welcome six newcomers
Picked to finish sixth of 11 in BIG EAST preseason poll
Arizona transfer KL Lewis Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team
Junior guard Malik Mack preseason third team
Founding member of BIG EAST with five Final Fours, one NCAA championship (1984) and has eight BIG EAST tournament titles
Current team has two 7-footers and four players 6-foot-9 and taller
Roster features five players from DMV region and four internationals from Nigeria, New Zealand, Netherlands and Kuwait

ALL-TIME SERIES VS. GEORGETOWN


This is the first meeting between the two schools
Binghamton is 1-10 all-time vs. BIG EAST members
That win was a 66-56 road win over Rutgers on Dec. 6, 2008
This is the second of three games against longtime past and present BIG EAST programs (Syracuse, Pitt) 
This is the second time the Bearcats will face a team coached by Ed Cooley. He coached Providence in their 66-45 home win over Binghamton on Nov. 17, 2014