Gibson's 31 lead DePaul past Georgetown 83-76
CHICAGO -- — Umoja Gibson's 31 points led DePaul past Georgetown 83-76 on Thursday night.
Gibson also contributed five assists and four steals for the Blue Demons (7-7, 1-2 Big East Conference). Javan Johnson scored 21 points, shooting 8 for 14, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc. Jalen Terry recorded 14 points and shot 5 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line.
Brandon Murray finished with 29 points for the Hoyas (5-9, 0-3). Qudus Wahab added 13 points, 16 rebounds and two blocks for Georgetown.
DePaul pulled off the victory after a 10-0 second-half run erased a three-point deficit and gave them the lead at 68-61 with 7:22 left in the half. Gibson scored 13 second-half points.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Sunday. DePaul hosts Providence while Georgetown hosts Butler.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Brian O'Connell
- Earl Watson
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Georgetown | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| St. John's | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| UConn | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Villanova | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Providence | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Xavier | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Butler | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Creighton | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Seton Hall | 0-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 1.5 | 8-3 |
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