Yurtseven scores 32, leads Georgetown over Samford 99-71
WASHINGTON -- Omer Yurtseven had four blocks and set career highs with 32 points and 17 rebounds and Georgetown easily beat Samford 99-71 on Saturday to win its fifth straight.
Mac McClung scored 25 points with five assists and a career-high seven rebounds for the Hoyas (9-3), who outrebounded the Bulldogs 53-30. Jamorko Pickett had 14 points, Jahvon Blair had 11 with six boards and Terrell Allen made seven assists.
Brandon Austin scored 26 points with five 3-pointers for the Bulldogs (6-8), who have lost their third straight. Josh Sharkey added 24 points and made seven assists.
Samford hosts The Citadel next Wednesday and Georgetown hosts American next Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Wally Rutecki
- Tony Chiazza
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 2-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Georgetown | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| St. John's | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| UConn | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Creighton | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Villanova | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Providence | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 2 | 8-4 |
| Xavier | 0-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Butler | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Seton Hall | 0-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
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