Georgetown Holds Off Clemson After 19-Point Lead Slips Away

Jaland Lowe scored 21 points and had five assists, and Vince Iwuchukwu contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds as Georgetown defeated Clemson 85-78 on November 13. The Hoyas improved to 4-0, their best start since opening the 2017-18 season with eight straight wins. Clemson fell to 3-1.

Georgetown built a 19-point advantage in the first half, with Elmarko Jackson’s three-pointer making it 41-22. Iwuchukwu had 16 points before halftime. The Hoyas were still ahead by 15 early in the second half, but Clemson chipped away with three-pointers from Ace Buckner and Cole Certa.

Clemson moved in front twice, including at 66-64 after Certa’s layup with 6:23 remaining. Jackson then scored eight points during a Georgetown run, and Lowe added nine in the final 2:34 to help secure the win. Jackson finished with 17 points; Buckner led Clemson with 20, while Certa had 14.

The Tigers made 46% of their three-pointers in the second half, but Georgetown’s rebounding and work on loose balls helped slow Clemson’s push. Georgetown outrebounded Clemson 33-27. Clemson coach Brad Brownell pointed to defensive mistakes and said some responsibility rested with the coaching staff.

Georgetown hosts Navy on Wednesday. Clemson welcomes The Citadel on Monday before heading to the Maui Invitational.