Game Thread: Xavier vs Georgetown University (1/19/2024)

[paulxu]

VS.


CINCINNATI --- The Xavier University Musketeers, 9-8 overall and 3-3 in the BIG EAST Conference, host the Georgetown University Hoyas, 8-9 overall and 1-5 in the BIG EAST Conference, on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. at Cintas Center. Xavier, winner of two-straight games, is looking to secure its first three-game winning streak of the season.

Xavier has played the third-toughest schedule in the nation, according to the latest KenPom rankings. Only Purdue and Arizona have played tougher schedules to date. XU ranks No. 26 in KenPom and No. 35 in the NCAA NET rankings.

THE MATCHUP

XAVIER UNIVERSITY MUSKETEERS (9-8, 3-3 BIG EAST)
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOYAS (8-9, 1-5 BIG EAST)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M. ET
AT CINTAS CENTER IN CINCINNATI, OHIO

TV, RADIO AND LIVE STATS

Television: FS1 with play-by-play from Lisa Byington and analysis from Nick Bahe.
Xavier Radio: 700 WLW-AM with play-by-play from Xavier Hall of Famer Joe Sunderman ('79) and analysis from XU all-time leading scorer and Hall of Famer Byron Larkin ('88). XU broadcast is also on the Varsity Network and on SXM.

Live Stats: Media stats at Statbroadcast.com and fan stats at GoXavier.com.

[GIMMFD]

I missed the last three games due to life and what not, and the 2-1 results (+ keeping UConn close) has me thinking I need to continue to skip watching games until we have a stinker or two, you're welcome for preserving your sanity XHoops and the subsequent run of wins we go on.

[X-band '01]

Wondering if someone like Jayden Epps will put up video game-like numbers like Primo Spears did last year when Georgetown came to Cintas. They have almost no supporting cast.

[Xville]

not a fan of these nothing to win, everything to lose type of games. Hopefully, it is a comfortable win and no heartburn tonight.

[GoMuskies]

not a fan of these nothing to win, everything to lose type of games.

Imagine thinking you'd ever say that about a Xavier/Georgetown game. LOL

[GIMMFD]

Imagine thinking you'd ever say that about a Xavier/Georgetown game. LOL

I remember being in the stands as a student for I think around 2014-2015 where Georgetown was up 16 and we came back on them, the despair in losing to them by that much even then was heavy (granted they got significantly worse since then too lmfao)... and then elation. I'll take a much less nervy win tonight if possible please lol.

[xu82]

What’s the spread on this thing?

[Xville]

What’s the spread on this thing?

Opened at 14; down to 12.5.

[xavierj]

Opened at 14; down to 12.5.

I saw 14.5 at one point and now 11.5.

[Xville]

Regardless, if they don’t beat them by 15+ it’s a disappointment lol. A win is a win but this should not be an ulcer induced game