Syracuse University Georgetown 's biggest rival is Syracuse . The two schools have been playing each other since 1930 , but their rivalry was solidified in the 1980s as the respective programs were the leading powers during the infancy of the newly formed Big East conference . In 1980 , the first season of new conference , Georgetown famously ended Syracuse 's 57-game home winning streak in the final game to played at Manley Field House before moving to the Carrier Dome . After the win , Georgetown coach John Thompson declared , " Manley Field House is officially closed " . Weeks later , the two schools met in the inaugural Big East Championship , with Georgetown prevailing 87-81 . The teams met in four Big East Tournament Championship games during the 1980s , with Georgetown winning all four contests
Big East Championship
1980 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball