West Virginia Mountaineers vs Georgetown Hoyas | 2024.12.6 | NCAAB Game

Game Recap: West Virginia Rallies Past Georgetown, 73-60, in Big 12-Big East Battle 🏀🔥
Morgantown, WV – Behind a career-high 26 points from Javon Small, the West Virginia Mountaineers mounted a dominant second-half surge to defeat the Georgetown Hoyas, 73-60, in the Big 12-Big East Battle on Friday night. The Mountaineers (6-2) remain unbeaten at home, improving to 4-0 at the WVU Coliseum.

Key Performances
Javon Small: Led all scorers with 26 points, including four 3-pointers, while shooting 9-of-16 from the field. Small’s scoring and composure proved pivotal in the second-half turnaround.
Tucker DeVries: Scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, hitting three 3-pointers and adding seven rebounds to energize the Mountaineers.
Toby Okani: Contributed 11 points on efficient 5-of-8 shooting and sparked the game-changing run with back-to-back buckets.
Eduardo Andre: Provided a strong defensive presence off the bench, blocking four shots in just 16 minutes of play.
Jayden Epps (Georgetown): Led the Hoyas (7-2) with 17 points, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Thomas Sorber: Added 13 points, and Malik Mack chipped in with 10 for the Hoyas.
Game Highlights
First Half: Jayden Epps carried Georgetown early, scoring 13 first-half points to help the Hoyas take a slim 30-28 halftime lead.
Second Half Surge: West Virginia fell behind by six early in the second half but erupted with a 16-0 run, highlighted by 3-pointers from Small and DeVries and clutch baskets from Okani. This stretch gave the Mountaineers a commanding 55-43 lead with 8:34 left to play.
Defense Seals the Deal: West Virginia’s defense held Georgetown to just 30 points in the second half, and the Hoyas never got closer than five points after the Mountaineers' decisive run.
Key Stats
West Virginia: Shot 46.4% from the field and held Georgetown to just 37.9% shooting. The Mountaineers dominated on the boards with 36 rebounds, including a game-high nine from Sencire Harris.
Georgetown: Struggled to sustain offensive momentum, committing critical turnovers during West Virginia’s second-half run.
Takeaways
Mountaineers’ Home Advantage: West Virginia continues to thrive at the WVU Coliseum, demonstrating resilience and defensive intensity when playing at home.
Georgetown’s Growing Pains: The Hoyas showed flashes of brilliance but struggled in their first road game of the season, particularly during the Mountaineers’ second-half surge.
What’s Next?
West Virginia: Hosts North Carolina Central on Tuesday.
Georgetown: Faces a lengthy break before traveling to play Syracuse on December 14.
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