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Georgetown University Falls 80-71 Against West Virginia - Game Recap

West Virginia grabbed a 80-71 win over Georgetown University on Sunday, behind a 17-point effort from Miles McBride at McDonough Arena.

West Virginia won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread.

West Virginia got 14 points from Derek Culver and another 13 points from Emmitt Matthews Jr.. Miles McBride contributed 7 assists, while Derek Culver cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Georgetown University got 19 points from Jahvon Blair in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jamorko Pickett. Jalen Harris contributed 8 assists for them, while Qudus Wahab had 9 rebounds.

West Virginia was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Georgetown University had a 41-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, West Virginia takes its act home to face Robert Morris looking for another win. For Georgetown University, they head home to face Coppin State.