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Big East Tournament - Villanova Falls 72-71 Against Georgetown University - Game Recap

Georgetown University grabbed a 72-71 win over Villanova on Thursday, behind a 18-point effort from Dante Harris at Madison Square Garden.

Georgetown University won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs.

Georgetown University got 17 points from Qudus Wahab and another 14 points from Jahvon Blair. Dante Harris contributed 5 assists, while Jamorko Pickett cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Villanova got 26 points from Jeremiah Robinson-Earl in a losing cause and another 20 points from Jermaine Samuels. Chris Arcidiacono contributed 4 assists for them, while Jermaine Samuels had 7 rebounds.

Georgetown University was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Georgetown University had a 29-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.