Bobby Bancroft
106.7 The Fan
Bobby Bancroft is the beat reporter covering both the Georgetown Hoyas and George Mason Patriots for 106.7 The Fan. He also serves as the Big East editor and recruiting analyst for the National Hoops Report. Bobby covered the 2011 NCAA Tournament in Chicago for the Rivals network. He got his start in the area covering high school sports for the Fairfax Journal and then later The Washington Examiner and still contributes to Virginia Preps. A graduate of James Madison University, Bobby was a member of the football team before ultimately covering them for both The Breeze and the Harrisonburg Daily News Record.
POSTS BY Bobby Bancroft
DC United Moves On After Streak
DC United (4-2-3, 15 points) sits alone in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference after notching back-to-back wins for the first time since June 2009. Maicon Santos surprisingly leads the club with six goals through nine games.
Future Maryland Terrapins Shine at 2012 Capital Classic
The 39th Capital Classic was all Maryland as the United States All-Stars beat the Capital All-Stars 105-93 behind five future Terrapins. Shaquille Cleare and Sam Cassell Jr. led the way for the US team on Saturday night at TC Williams HS.
DC United Passes Early Season Test
DC United snapped a 9-game winless streak going back to last season by defeating FC Dallas 4-1 on Friday night at RFK. Last season’s MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario admitted that it was an early season “must-win” situation.
Hoyas NCAA Comeback Comes Up Short
Georgetown’s (24-9) season came to an end against NC State in the third round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio. Hollis Thompson scored a season high 23 points but it wasn’t enough for the Hoyas.
Hoyas Past is Present as Georgetown Looks to Advance to Sweet 16
Georgetown (24-8) faces North Carolina State (23-12) on Sunday in Columbus for a spot in the Sweet 16. Seniors Henry Sims and Jason Clark will once again be asked to lead the Hoyas.
Hoyas Advance Past Belmont 74-59
Georgetown (24-8) defeated Belmont 74-59 in the second round of the 2012 NCAA tournament behind seniors Jason Clark and Henry Sims. It was the Hoyas first tournament win since 2008 and will now face NC State on Sunday in Columbus, OH.
Hoyas Fall in Double Overtime to Cincinnati
Georgetown (23-8) lost to Cincinnati 72-70 in double overtime in the Big East quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Henry Sims led the way for the Hoyas with his second consecutive double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds.
Hoyas Down Pitt, Advance to Quarterfinals
Georgetown (23-7) defeated Pittsburgh 64-52 on Wednesday afternoon to advance to the Big East quarterfinals. The Hoyas were led by Henry Sims with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists and will take on Cincinnati on Thursday.
Patriots Comeback Falls Short Against VCU
George Mason (24-9) dropped a Colonial Athletic Association conference game to VCU for the fourth straight season on Sunday. Mike Morrison led the Patriots with 20 points and eleven rebounds in the 74-64 loss.
Patriots Advance to Face VCU in Semis
George Mason (24-8) survived a season-low four points from CAA Player of the Year Ryan Pearson in holding off Georgia State 61-59 to advance to the semifinals against VCU.
