| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAV | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| GTWN | 28 | 52 | 80 |
Akinjo sparks late rally, leads Georgetown over Xavier 80-73
WASHINGTON -- James Akinjo scored 10 of his 23 points during a rally with just under five minutes to play to spark Georgetown past Xavier 80-73 on Thursday night.
Akinjo hit a 3-pointer with 4:56 remaining to give the Hoyas a 67-66 lead as they closed on a 16-7 surge. Akinjo made two 3s and four free throws during the stretch. Trey Mourning added a 3-pointer, and Jamorko Pickett scored on a putback that made it 75-70 with 38 seconds to go before Akinjo sealed it at the line.
Akinjo was 6-of-10 shooting, made four 3-pointers and all seven of his free throws. Josh LeBlanc added 17 points for Georgetown (14-7, 4-4 Big East Conference), which travels to No. 14 Villanova on Sunday.
Naji Marshall scored 16 points to lead Xavier (11-11, 3-6), which has lost four straight. Paul Scruggs added 15 points and Quentin Goodin had 14. The trio each made three of Xavier's 12 3-pointers. The Musketeers play at Creighton on Sunday.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Driscoll
- John Higgins
- Kipp Kissinger
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
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