Jayden Pierre led the Friars with 13 points. The game also saw Corey Floyd Jr. return for the first time since Feb. 8 following an auto accident near campus that left him with a concussion.

It's the first time Cooley has beaten his former team, and it happens as the former Friars coach is grieving the loss of his mother.

Madness has come through downtown on 11 previous occasions, starting with a 1975 trip to the Providence Civic Center.

This was Georgetown coach Ed Cooley's first win against his former ... throws and pulled in a game-high nine rebounds. Providence basketball makes quick exit from Big East Tournament.

This was Georgetown coach Ed Cooley's first win against his former ... and pulled in a game-high nine rebounds. Bryant women's basketball qualify for WNIT tournament. What's next for Bulldogs ...

It was the first victory for Hoyas coach Ed Cooley against his former team ... The Friars were without Corey Floyd Jr., who is in concussion protocol. English said the team hopes to have him ...