Georgetown forward DeJuan Summers scored 12 points and had four rebounds.
Photo by John E De Freitas – Sports Photo Editor
Number 10-ranked Marquette used a 9-2 run late in the second half, hit five free throws in the final minute and pulled away from Georgetown for a 78-72 win over the Hoyas in front of 17,686 fans on Sat. Feb. 21 at Verizon Center. Georgetown was a top 10 team last month, but the Hoyas (14-11, 5-9) have lost seven of nine while grappling with their own tough slate of games.
On a day in which the school celebrated the 25th anniversary of its only NCAA championship team, the Hoyas failed to get the kind of victory needed if they are to secure a berth in this year's tournament. The Hoyas paid tribute to the 1984 title team at halftime, with eight players on hand to receive commemorative bowls. Star center Patrick Ewing delivered a recorded message via the giant scoreboard.
“I thought our guys competed at a very high level and the last ten minutes we were hitting on all cylinders on both sides of the floor,†said Marquette head coach Buzz Williamsâ€
 Marquette guard Wesley Matthews led his team in scoring with 23 points and three rebounds. Photo by John E De Freitas – Sports Photo Editor
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 Georgetown center Greg Monroe scored 13 points and had eight rebounds. Photo by John E De Freitas – Sports Photo Editor
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 Georgetown guard Chris Wright led the scoring with 16 points and had four rebounds. Photo by John E De Freitas – Sports Photo Editor
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