Georgetown Hoyas @ DePaul Blue Demons
Georgetown downs DePaul 78-72
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera scored 25 points, including 6 of 8 free throws in the final minute, and Georgetown surged in the second half to beat DePaul 78-72 on Tuesday.
The Hoyas (11-5, 3-2 Big East Conference) also got 11 points from Jabril Trawick and made 26 of 32 free throws.
Myke Henry led DePaul (9-9, 3-2) with 17, Billy Garrett Jr. had 16, Jamee Crockett 12, and Aaron Simpson 11.
Georgetown led 44-39 at halftime, but DePaul used a 14-5 second-half run to pull ahead 49-47.
The Hoyas, after the 12th lead change and 12th tie, made seven straight free throws and Smith-Rivera added a layup and jumper to lead 70-60 with 3:42 left. Simpson pulled the Blue Demons within 72-68 with a long 3 with 17 seconds left, but Smith-Rivera iced it.
Georgetown only made one field goal in the final four minutes, but went 8 of 12 from the line.
Game Information
Rosemont, IL
Referee:Doug Shows
Referee:Steve McJunkins
Referee:Michael Stephens
2025-26 Standings
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 18-2 | - | 30-7 |
| UConn | 17-3 | 1 | 34-6 |
| Villanova | 15-5 | 3 | 24-9 |
| Seton Hall | 10-10 | 8 | 21-12 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 9 | 16-18 |
| DePaul | 8-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 11 | 16-16 |
| Providence | 7-13 | 11 | 15-18 |
| Marquette | 7-13 | 11 | 12-20 |
| Georgetown | 6-14 | 12 | 16-18 |
| Xavier | 6-14 | 12 | 15-18 |
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