Mack scores 26 points as Georgetown takes down Xavier 69-63
WASHINGTON -- — Malik Mack's 26 points helped Georgetown defeat Xavier 69-63 on Friday night.
Mack shot 8 of 16 from the field, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 9 from the line for the Hoyas (12-2, 3-0 Big East Conference). Micah Peavy added 15 points while going 7 of 14 from the field while he also had 10 rebounds. Thomas Sorber shot 5 of 12 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Zach Freemantle finished with 16 points and seven rebounds for the Musketeers (9-6, 1-3). Dayvion McKnight added 12 points and four assists for Xavier. Ryan Conwell also recorded 12 points.
Georgetown went into the half ahead of Xavier 30-24. Peavy scored 11 points in the half. Mack's 20-point second half helped Georgetown close out the six-point victory.
These two teams both play Tuesday. Georgetown visits Marquette and Xavier hosts St. John's.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Driscoll
- John Gaffney
- Matt Potter
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 |
| Georgetown | 5-6 | 5.5 | 14-8 |
| Xavier | 5-6 | 5.5 | 13-9 |
| Villanova | 5-6 | 5.5 | 12-10 |
| Providence | 5-6 | 5.5 | 11-11 |
| 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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