Georgetown jumps out, trounces Michigan

WASHINGTON -- Georgetown overwhelmed Michigan right from the start.

With typically tough defense and a balanced offense paced by 12 points apiece from Roy Hibbert and Jessie Sapp, the No. 5 Hoyas raced out to a big lead and were never challenged in a 74-52 victory over the Wolverines on Thursday night.

Everyone got into the act early for Georgetown (2-0), which scored the game's first 12 points and, more remarkably, grabbed the game's first 11 rebounds.

All of the first-half numbers were rather out of the ordinary, including this unofficial stat: Michigan (2-1) put up five airballs in the opening 20 minutes while falling behind 43-19.

When Jeremiah Rivers -- son of Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers -- made a 3-pointer just under 4 minutes into the game, Georgetown led 12-0. Michigan was 0-for-3 on field-goal attempts plus two turnovers to that point.

Freshmen Austin Freeman and Chris Wright each scored 10 for the Hoyas, who returned four starters from last season's Final Four team.