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Recap - Xavier Defeats Georgetown University 92-91
Georgetown University was burned for 27 points by Quincy Olivari on Friday as Xavier picked up a 92-91 win at Cintas Center.
Xavier won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.
Xavier got 19 points from Desmond Claude and another 18 points from Dayvion McKnight. Desmond Claude contributed 9 assists, while Abou Ousmane cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Georgetown University got a 30-point performance from Jayden Epps, who was supported by 18 points from Jay Heath. Jayden Epps had 11 assists in a losing cause for Georgetown University, while Dontrez Styles grabbed 10 rebounds.
Xavier trailed at halftime, 43-39.
Xavier heads into a battle against Creighton. Georgetown University, meanwhile, will have their next action against Butler.