Derrickson, Govan lead Georgetown past North Texas 75-63
WASHINGTON -- Marcus Derrickson scored 17 points, Jessie Govan added 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Georgetown beat North Texas 75-63 on Wednesday night.
Derrickson was 6 of 8 from the floor. Govan was 5-of-11 shooting and collected his ninth career double-double and seventh of the season. Jonathan Mulmore chipped in 12 points and six assists for Georgetown (9-1), which bounced back from an 86-79 overtime loss to Syracuse on Saturday.
Ryan Woolridge scored 20 points and Shane Temara had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Mean Green (7-6), who snapped a three-game win streak.
North Texas had its last lead, 42-41 with 15:23 to play. Trey Dickerson made a 3-pointer to spark a 13-6 surge and the Hoyas led 55-47 and North Texas didn't get closer.
It was the first meeting between the schools.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- James Breeding
- Jeffrey Anderson
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 5-1 | - | 14-4 |
| UAB | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Tulane | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| East Carolina | 3-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3 | 11-8 |
| UTSA | 2-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3.5 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 1-6 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Marquette | 7-1 | 0.5 | 16-3 |
| UConn | 6-2 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| Creighton | 6-2 | 1.5 | 13-6 |
| Villanova | 5-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Georgetown | 4-4 | 3.5 | 13-6 |
| Xavier | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Providence | 3-5 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| Butler | 1-7 | 6.5 | 8-11 |
| Seton Hall | 1-7 | 6.5 | 6-13 |
| DePaul | 1-8 | 7 | 10-10 |
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