UC edges out #13 Georgetown, Xavier prepares for Dayton

Today, #4 (conf.) University of Cincinnati played #5 (conf.) #14 (nation) Georgetown. Even though UC had the higher rank in the Big East Conference Tournament, many believed the Hoyas were to defeat the Bearcats. Georgetown owned the first half 24-30, but the Bearcats did the exactly same to tie the game 54-54. The game went to Overtime, only to end in a lock, both teams scoring 8 points. Entering 2OT, the score was 62-62. Coming to the end of the second Overtime, the score was knotted at 70 when Cashmere Wright banked in a jumper to take the lead. The Hoyas rushed down court, only to miss a three-pointer. UC jumped with excitement as they have upset #14 (nation) Georgetown.

UC moves on to face #1 (conf) #2 (nation) Syracuse on Friday the 9th. The winner of that game will be take on either USF, Notre Dame, Marquette, or Louisville.

Tomorrow, Xavier University will take on the Dayton Flyers, who previously XU defeated in OT 86-83. Xavier is a #3 seed while Dayton is a #6 seed.

The game is at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9th.