In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, Georgetown emerged victorious against Syracuse with a score of 75-71, driven by Jayden Epps, who netted a season-high 27 points. Epps played a pivotal role, delivering the decisive basket in the closing minutes of the match. The game, marking the 100th face-off between these two teams, saw a remarkable 16 lead changes and 11 ties. The Hoyas took the lead for good at 70-69 after Epps executed a layup with just over three minutes left on the clock.
With 22 seconds remaining, Epps struck again with another layup, pushing Georgetown ahead 74-69. Following that, Syracuse’s Jaquan Carlos earned a foul and converted both free throws, narrowing the gap to three points. On the other end, Malik Mack from Georgetown managed to hit one of two free throws, solidifying a four-point cushion with only 10 seconds to go. Carlos attempted a final shot with just three seconds left, but Georgetown captured the rebound, sealing their victory as time expired.
The first half of the game was tightly contested, with Syracuse leading at 9-4 for their largest advantage. A total of 10 ties and 12 lead changes occurred during this period, culminating in a tied score of 37 at halftime. The intensity continued into the second half, where a 3-pointer from Mack, along with two from Epps, helped Georgetown build a lead of 54-46 early in the period. However, Syracuse responded strongly, briefly taking a six-point lead before Epps hit another 3-pointer, regaining a narrow advantage for Georgetown at 67-66.
Epps showcased his efficiency by hitting 11 of 15 shots, which included 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, and he also made his only attempt from the free-throw line. Other notable contributions came from Thomas Sorber, who scored 16 points, while Micah Peavy added 12 points and nine rebounds. Malik Mack also stood out with nine points, eight assists, and six rebounds for the Hoyas, who improved their season record to 8-2.
Syracuse’s scoring was led by Eddie Lampkin, who finished with 18 points, while both Jaquan Carlos and Jyare Davis contributed 15 points each, alongside Elijah Moore, who chipped in 10. With this win, Syracuse maintains a slight edge in their historical matchup, leading the all-time series 54-46.
