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Georgetown Basketball Team Plays on Navy Ship

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    A crowd of 3,500 people stands during the presentation of colors and the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner before the Navy-Marine Corps Classic between Georgetown and Florida. Photo by Todd Drexler, SE Sports Media

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    Otto Porter (C'15) talks with three U.S. Navy sailors on the Navy-Marine Corps Classic court at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville. Photo by Todd Drexler, SE Sports Media

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    Georgetown men's basketball players Jabril Trawick (C'15), right, and Stephen Domingo (C'16) pose with sailors on the USS Bataan in Jacksonville. Photo by Todd Drexler, SE Sports Media

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    From left, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Florida Coach Billy Donovan and Georgetown Coach John Thompson III after the Navy-Marine Corp Classic ended. Photo by Todd Drexler, SE Sports Media

November 12, 2012 – Georgetown’s men’s basketball team had the experience of a lifetime Nov. 9 when they battled nationally-ranked Florida on the deck of the USS Bataan at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville in the Navy-Marine Corps Classic.

The Hoyas interacted with numerous service members while aboard the active military warship and witnessed a re-enlistment ceremony of seven sailors during a timeout.

The game was halted at halftime and declared a no-contest due to growing condensation on the court, but that didn’t dampen the Hoyas’ enthusiasm.

"This was a great atmosphere and a great opportunity to play on a court unlike any other,” said Georgetown player Nate Lubick (C’14). “Coach reminded us all week about remembering that while we want to win, the chance to play in front of the Navy and the people who protect our country is a great way to give a little back and say thanks."

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