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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| American University | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
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