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Who won the NCAA basketball championship as a Big East member for the first time?
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Georgetown University clinched the first-time NCAA basketball championship title for a Big East member in 1984. Coached by John Thompson Jr. and led by star player Patrick Ewing, the Georgetown Hoyas defeated the University of Houston Cougars 84-75 in the championship game. The victory marked a significant achievement for the university and the conference, solidifying their place in college basketball history.
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