VILLANOVA, Pa. — In a thrilling contest, Georgetown emerged victorious against Villanova on Monday night, with Micah Peavy making a dramatic game-winning layup just before the final buzzer, leading to a tight score of 64-63.

Peavy’s performance was outstanding, as he finished the game with 24 points, converting 9 of his 16 shot attempts, including a remarkable 6 out of 9 from beyond the arc. Georgetown, now holding a record of 13 wins and 6 losses, with a 4-4 standing in the Big East Conference, saw notable contributions from freshman Thomas Sorber, who secured his sixth double-double of the season, adding 15 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Additionally, Jayden Epps matched Sorber’s scoring with 15 points of his own.

On the other side, Eric Dixon took the lead for the Wildcats (now at 12-8, 5-4 in the conference) with a commanding performance of 29 points along with six rebounds. Jordan Longino also made an impact with 18 points, while Enoch Boakye was effective on the boards, collecting 12 rebounds.

During the first half, Peavy had a solid start with 11 points, but Georgetown found themselves behind at halftime, down 34-27. However, Peavy surged in the second half, adding another 13 points, ultimately sealing his team’s nail-biting victory.