In the only BIG EAST game on Thursday, Georgetown remained one of the nation’s eight undefeated teams with an 81-67 victory over Howard. The Hoya are 7-0.
Jessie Govan recorded his fifth double-double of the season with 24 points and 16 rebounds. He also blocked three shots. Kaleb Johnson added 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Kaleb Johnson contributed 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
BIG EAST teams are a combined 69-16 (.812) this season going into Friday. If non-conference play ended today, that would be the league’s best mark since 1988-89 (113-23, .831).
The Friday schedule also has only one contest.