Villanova Wildcats @ Georgetown Hoyas
Epps' game-winner leads Georgetown past Villanova, 75-73
WASHINGTON -- — Jayden Epps led Georgetown with 20 points, including the game-winning layup with five seconds remaining, and the Hoyas took down Villanova 75-73 on Tuesday.
Epps shot 6 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Hoyas (17-13, 8-11 Big East Conference). Micah Peavy scored 19 points and added five rebounds. Jordan Burks shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding six rebounds.
Eric Dixon finished with 24 points for the Wildcats (18-13, 11-9). Jordan Longino added 17 points and four assists for Villanova. Jhamir Brickus finished with 10 points and seven assists.
Georgetown visits DePaul in a regular-season finale on Saturday. Villanova awaits the Big East Tournament.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Tommy Morrissey
- Ed Corliss
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 31-5 |
| Creighton | 15-5 | 3 | 25-11 |
| UConn | 14-6 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Marquette | 13-7 | 5 | 23-11 |
| Xavier | 13-7 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Villanova | 11-9 | 7 | 21-15 |
| Georgetown | 8-12 | 10 | 18-16 |
| Butler | 6-14 | 12 | 15-20 |
| Providence | 6-14 | 12 | 12-20 |
| DePaul | 4-16 | 14 | 14-20 |
| Seton Hall | 2-18 | 16 | 7-25 |

