Xavier defeats Georgetown 77-80

Xavier Edges Georgetown in Thrilling Conference Showdown

The Capital One Arena was electric on Sunday night as Xavier (AWAY) pulled off a dramatic 80-77 victory over Georgetown (HOME), erasing a 5-point halftime deficit to claim the conference win.

In a game that saw both teams battle back and forth, Georgetown held an early lead, taking a 40-35 advantage into the locker room. However, Xavier's second-half surge was too much for the Hoyas to overcome. The Musketeers' comeback culminated in a 3-point field goal by [Xavier Player] with just seconds remaining, securing the win.

Georgetown's performance was marked by strong defensive play, holding Xavier to just 45% shooting from the field and forcing 14 turnovers. However, the Hoyas struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 17 attempts (35.0%).

Xavier, on the other hand, showed incredible depth and resilience, making key shots down the stretch and capitalizing on Georgetown's mistakes. The Musketeers' high-powered offense was fueled by strong performances from [Xavier Player] and [Xavier Player], who combined for 30 points.

The game's largest lead was 10 points in favor of Georgetown at one point, but Xavier refused to back down. The Musketeers' comeback was a testament to their team chemistry and ability to stay focused under pressure.

In the end, it was Xavier's ability to score from inside the paint that proved decisive, as they outscored Georgetown 30-26 in the final half. The win propels Xavier forward in conference standings, while Georgetown drops back into the pack.

Game Statistics

Georgetown (HOME)

* Field Goals: 23/57 (40.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 17/40 (42.5%)

* 3-Point FG: 6/17 (35.0%)

* Free Throws: 25/43 (58.0%)

* Rebounds: 36

* Assists: 14

* Turnovers: 10

* Steals: 6

* Blocks: 5

Xavier (AWAY)

* Field Goals: 31/67 (46.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 24/45 (53.3%)

* 3-Point FG: 7/22 (32.0%)

* Free Throws: 11/14 (79.0%)

* Rebounds: 45

* Assists: 18

* Turnovers: 14

* Steals: 5

* Blocks: 4