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Days away from a rematch with the nation's No. 1 team, don't expect Xavier to look past its next opponent. The eighth-ranked Musketeers have another revenge opportunity at hand in Saturday's trip to scuffling Georgetown. Xavier (23-3, 11-3 Big East) has had few slip-ups during its unforeseen run into the top 10, but one occurred in an 81-72 loss to the Hoyas in Cincinnati on Jan. 19. Continue to Article

February 19, 2016 4:29:pm EST

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Isaiah Whitehead had 22 points Wednesday night and Seton Hall held off Georgetown 72-64 without making a field goal in the final 14:07. Continue to Article

February 17, 2016 11:52:pm EST

Rodney Bullock had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 20 Providence held off a furious rally to beat Georgetown 75-72 on Saturday. Kris Dunn added 20 points, and Ben Bentil finished with 16 points and nine rebounds to help the Friars (19-7, 7-6 Big East) end a three-game losing streak. Georgetown (14-12, 7-6) had a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds, but L.J. Peak's 3-point attempt was blocked by Bullock. Continue to Article

February 13, 2016 2:37:pm EST

Providence hasn't won since a tight contest at Georgetown two weeks ago. The Friars were swept by a Golden Eagles team below them in the standings. ''The two losses to these guys here is devastating, how we lost them both,'' coach Ed Cooley said. Continue to Article

February 12, 2016 5:52:pm EST

With March Madness right around the corner, The Dagger is picking an all-time starting five from some of college basketball's most tradition-rich programs. Our picks were based on a variety of factors, including stats, tourney success, All-America selections, and of course, our opinions. First up: Georgetown Hoyas . Who was considered from Georgetown: 1. Patrick Ewing, C, 1981-85 (15.3 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 3.4 bpg) 2. Alonzo Mourning, C, 1988-92 (16.7 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 3.8 bpg) 3. Allen Iverson, G, 1994-96 (23.0 ppg, 4.6 apg) 4. Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, G, 1978-82 (17.7 ppg, 3.7 rpg) 5. Reggie Williams, F, 1983-87 (15.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg) 6. Jeff Green, F, 2004-07 (13.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg) 7. John Duren, G 1976-80 (13.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg) 8. Mike Sweetney, F, 2000-03 (18.2 ppg, 9.2 rpg) 9. David Wingate, G, 1982-86 (12.8 ppg, 3.6 rpg) 10. Dikembe Mutombo, C, 1988-91 (9.9 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 3.7 bpg) Georgetown's All-time Starting Five G — Allen Iverson Continue to Article

February 12, 2016 12:13:am EST