US EditionMarquette snaps 3-game skid, tops Georgetown to split season series
Freshman Nigel James Jr. scored 20 points as Marquette broke a 12-game road losing streak and split the season series with Georgetown.
- On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, Marquette defeated Georgetown 76-60 at Capital One Arena, ending a three-game skid, with Nigel James Jr. scoring 20 points.
- Facing a 0-12 true-road mark, MU entered with a 9-18 overall record and 4-12 in Big East, heightening the need for a road win.
- Nigel James Jr. paced the Golden Eagles with a 20-point all-around effort, including six rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Adrien Stevens scored 16 points and his 3-pointer sparked an 8-0 scoring run in the second half.
- The win split the season series with Georgetown after MU's December loss, moving to 10-18 overall and 5-12 in Big East play.
- Next up for MU is DePaul on March 1, then Providence on March 4 and Connecticut on March 7, with the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 11, as coach said recent improvement and tonight's win matter for growth.
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Hoyas Fall Well Short in Nightmare Loss to Marquette
For most of the season, the Georgetown University men’s basketball team has been plagued by a second-half bug. During their game against the Marquette University Golden Eagles on Feb. 24, the Hoyas seemed to catch it as early as the 11-minute mark, when the Golden Eagles went on a 19-5 run, punctuated by an emphatic dunk from guard Nigel James Jr. to take the lead, and never looked back. Source
Marquette Secures First Road Win with 76-60 Victory at Georgetown
Marquette men's basketball secured its first road win of the season with a commanding 76-60 victory over Georgetown. The team struggled defensively early on, allowing too many points, but rebounded with a strong performance in the second half. Nigel James Jr. shone with a game-high 20 points, showcasing both offensive and defensive skills. Marquette's strong finish, including holding Georgetown to just six points in the last eight minutes, marke…
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