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Xavier University Athletics
Sunday, February 9
Cincinnati, Ohio
2 P.M.
Xavier University
2-21,1-11Big East
50
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63
Georgetown
5-19,2-11Big East
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
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| Georgetown | 14 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 63 |
| Xavier | 7 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 50 |
Xavier Drops Sunday Matinee vs Georgetown
02.09.20 | Women's Basketball
Freshman Morgan Sharps posted 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals
CINCINNATI -Β Xavier women's basketball dropped a 63-50 matchup vs Georgetown on Sunday afternoon at Cintas Center. The Musketeers moved to 2-21 (1-11 BIG EAST), while the Hoyas improved to 5-19 (2-11 BIG EAST).
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β’ Both teams started the game slowly on offense, combining to go 3-for-19 from the floor at the first media timeout (3:25). Georgetown led the Musketeers, 6-3, at the media timeout. The HoyasΒ went on a 7-0 run after the timeout to take their first double-figure lead of the game, 13-3, with 1:49 on the clock. Xavier closed the frame on a 4-1 run to get within seven points (14-7).
β’ Xavier used a 14-7 run on 4-for-6 shooting to tie the game at 21 and force a Georgetown timeout with 4:10 left in the half. Georgetown used a 9-4 run to close the half and take a 30-25 advantage into the locker room.
β’ Morgan Sharps led the Musketeers with six points at the break, while Deja Ross added six. A'riana Gray led the team on the glass with five rebounds.
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β’ Xavier used a 13-7 run fueled by six Lauren Wasylson points to open the second half and regain the lead, 38-37, with 2:24 on the clock. Georgetown responded with a 6-2 run to close the frame, taking a three-point lead (43-40) into the final quarter.
β’ Morgan Sharps knocked down her third three pointer of the game to open the final quarter, tying the game at 43. Georgetown responded by going on an 8-0 run on 3-for-3 shooting to regain the lead, 50-43, and force a Xavier timeout.
β’ The HoyasΒ outscored Xavier, 20-10, in the fourth quarter to pull away for the 63-50 win.
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β’ Junior A'riana Gray posted her eighth double-double of the season, scoring 14 points and pulling down a game-high 14 rebounds. The forward added two assists and one block.
β’ Freshman Morgan Sharps scored in double figures for the third straight game, posting 13 points on 4-for-7 shooting. The guard has now scored in double figures seven times this season. She added three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
β’ Sophomore Lauren WasylsonΒ added nine points and junior Deja Ross chipped in eight. Ross added five rebounds. Junior Aaliyah Dunham dished out a game-high assists to go along with two steals.
β’ Georgetown won the battle on the glass, 45-34, and scored eight more fastbreak points (13-5). Xavier held a 10-5 advantage in points off of turnovers.
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β’ Xavier continues BIG EAST action at Marquette on Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Women's Basketball vs Georgetown by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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Β FIRST HALFΒ |
β’ Both teams started the game slowly on offense, combining to go 3-for-19 from the floor at the first media timeout (3:25). Georgetown led the Musketeers, 6-3, at the media timeout. The HoyasΒ went on a 7-0 run after the timeout to take their first double-figure lead of the game, 13-3, with 1:49 on the clock. Xavier closed the frame on a 4-1 run to get within seven points (14-7).
β’ Xavier used a 14-7 run on 4-for-6 shooting to tie the game at 21 and force a Georgetown timeout with 4:10 left in the half. Georgetown used a 9-4 run to close the half and take a 30-25 advantage into the locker room.
β’ Morgan Sharps led the Musketeers with six points at the break, while Deja Ross added six. A'riana Gray led the team on the glass with five rebounds.
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Β SECOND HALF |
β’ Xavier used a 13-7 run fueled by six Lauren Wasylson points to open the second half and regain the lead, 38-37, with 2:24 on the clock. Georgetown responded with a 6-2 run to close the frame, taking a three-point lead (43-40) into the final quarter.
β’ Morgan Sharps knocked down her third three pointer of the game to open the final quarter, tying the game at 43. Georgetown responded by going on an 8-0 run on 3-for-3 shooting to regain the lead, 50-43, and force a Xavier timeout.
β’ The HoyasΒ outscored Xavier, 20-10, in the fourth quarter to pull away for the 63-50 win.
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β’ Junior A'riana Gray posted her eighth double-double of the season, scoring 14 points and pulling down a game-high 14 rebounds. The forward added two assists and one block.
β’ Freshman Morgan Sharps scored in double figures for the third straight game, posting 13 points on 4-for-7 shooting. The guard has now scored in double figures seven times this season. She added three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
β’ Sophomore Lauren WasylsonΒ added nine points and junior Deja Ross chipped in eight. Ross added five rebounds. Junior Aaliyah Dunham dished out a game-high assists to go along with two steals.
β’ Georgetown won the battle on the glass, 45-34, and scored eight more fastbreak points (13-5). Xavier held a 10-5 advantage in points off of turnovers.
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Β UP NEXT |
β’ Xavier continues BIG EAST action at Marquette on Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
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Women's Basketball vs Georgetown by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
GTown
XU
FG%
.375
.296
3FG%
.438
.348
FT%
.824
.714
RB
45
34
TO
13
14
STL
6
6
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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