March 8, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - For the first time in school history, Georgetown has back-to-back Big East regular-season titles.

DaJuan Summers hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds to play, and the No. 11 Hoyas celebrated Senior Day on Saturday with a 55-52 victory over No. 12 Louisville.

In a tense game between teams tied for first place entering the final day of the regular season, Georgetown (25-4, 15-3) survived Louisville's manic defense and made just enough plays to win. The Cardinals (24-7, 14-4) matched a season high with 14 steals, but they were undone by 4-for-18 shooting from 3-point range and 10-for-18 shooting from the free-throw line.

Freshman Austin Freeman upstaged the seniors by scoring 15 points for the Hoyas, who have won five straight, 12 of 14 and will be the No. 1 seed in next week's conference tournament. Georgetown also has won 22 straight home games.

Terrence Williams scored 14 points for the Cardinals, who were seeking their first Big East regular-season title in their third year in the conference.