2024 BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Championship: Providence vs. Georgetown Showdown

2024 BIG EAST Men’s Soccer Championship Preview

Game Information:

• Match: No. 2 Providence vs. No. 4 Georgetown
• Date: Sunday, November 17
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Broadcast: FS2
• Location: Maryland SoccerPlex, Boyds, Md.

Championship Significance:
The winner of this match will secure the BIG EAST automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Recent Performances:

• Providence: Defeated No. 3 seed St. John’s 2-1 in overtime during the semifinals. The Friars have an overall record of 12-4-3, with Bruno Rosa leading the team with 15 points (5 goals, 5 assists). Goalkeeper Lukas Burns has recorded 62 saves with a 0.90 goals-against average, earning seven shutouts.

• Georgetown: Won against No. 1 seed Akron, 2-1 in overtime in the semifinals. The Hoyas hold a record of 10-4-5. Matthew Van Horn tops their scoring list with 15 points (6 goals, 3 assists). Goalkeeper Tenzing Manske has a strong presence, notching a 0.60 goals-against average and leading the nation with 11 shutouts.

Historical Context:

• The teams have faced off 43 times, with Georgetown leading the series 24-15-4.
• In the BIG EAST Tournament, Georgetown leads with a 4-1-1 record.
• These teams met in the championship game in 2019 and 2021, with Georgetown winning both.
• Earlier this season, Georgetown defeated Providence 3-0.

2024 BIG EAST Championship Schedule:

• First Round: Nov. 9

  • Georgetown 1, Creighton 0
  • St. John’s 2, Seton Hall 0
  • Akron 3, DePaul 1
  • Providence 2, UConn 0
• Semifinals: Nov. 14
  • Providence 2, St. John’s 1 (OT)
  • Georgetown 2, Akron 1 (OT)

Stay Informed:
The NCAA Tournament selection show will take place on Monday at 1 p.m. on NCAA.com.