It might be hard to believe, but Georgetown hasn’t had a quality win (sorry Rutgers and USF) since January 14, when it took down then No. 8 Syracuse. Saturday gives them their last regular season opportunity to take down a ranked opponent, as the Hoyas travel to Philly to face No. 10 Villanova.

Georgetown has lost 9 of 11 since that Syracuse game, likely playing their way out of the NCAA tournament. But there’s still a matter of pride involved, and whatever shred of hope remains. Not to mention the implications for the Big East tournament. Neither team has its seeding determined, with the Wildcats fighting for a top four spot and two-round bye, and Georgetown jockeying for position among the bottom half of the conference. The game could also serve as a preview: if the season ended today, Georgetown and Villanova would meet in the second round.

It won’t be easy for the Hoyas to take this one from the Wildcats. Besides being on the road, where Georgetown is just 2-6, Villanova has something the Hoyas sorely lack: experience. The Wildcats start three seniors and two junior; the Hoyas have two upperclassmen who play.

I’m not going to discount a desperate Georgetown team’s chances in this one though. I think the Hoyas go as DaJuan Summers goes. The junior forward’s recent decline has mirrored the team’s losing slide. If he can shoot and score like he did earlier in the season, Georgetown stands a chance in the Wachovia Center.