Sorber scores 20 in Georgetown's 85-77 victory over Lehigh
WASHINGTON -- — Thomas Sorber scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Georgetown won its season opener with an 85-77 victory over Lehigh 85-77 on Wednesday night.
Micah Peavy added 20 points while shooting 8 for 13 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Hoyas. Jayden Epps shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 17 points.
The Mountain Hawks (0-2) were led by Keith Higgins Jr., who posted 22 points. Cam Gillus added 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Lehigh. Hank Alvey finished with 14 points.
A 10-0 run to close out the first half gave Georgetown a five-point lead. Peavy led with 18 points. Epps' 3-pointer with 12:57 left in the second half gave Georgetown the lead for good at 56-54.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Mike Millione
- Ed Corliss
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 8-2 | - | 14-9 |
| Army | 6-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Bucknell | 6-4 | 2 | 10-13 |
| Colgate | 6-5 | 2.5 | 9-15 |
| Boston University | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
| Navy | 5-5 | 3 | 8-15 |
| Loyola Maryland | 4-6 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Lafayette | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
| Lehigh | 4-7 | 4.5 | 9-13 |
| Holy Cross | 3-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 11-1 | - | 20-3 |
| Creighton | 9-2 | 1.5 | 16-6 |
| Marquette | 9-3 | 2 | 18-5 |
| UConn | 8-3 | 2.5 | 16-6 |
| Xavier | 6-6 | 5 | 14-9 |
| Villanova | 5-6 | 5.5 | 12-10 |
| Providence | 5-6 | 5.5 | 11-11 |
| Georgetown | 5-7 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Butler | 2-9 | 8.5 | 9-13 |
| DePaul | 2-10 | 9 | 11-12 |
| Seton Hall | 1-10 | 9.5 | 6-16 |
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