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
2023-24 Big East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
UConn | 18-2 | - | 37-3 |
Marquette | 14-6 | 4 | 27-10 |
Creighton | 14-6 | 4 | 25-10 |
Seton Hall | 13-7 | 5 | 25-12 |
St. John's | 11-9 | 7 | 20-13 |
Providence | 10-10 | 8 | 21-14 |
Villanova | 10-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
Butler | 9-11 | 9 | 18-15 |
Xavier | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
Georgetown | 2-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
DePaul | 0-20 | 18 | 3-29 |