Xavier (9-7, 1-2) hosts Georgetown (11-4, 1-1) Wednesday night at Cintas Center before a visit Sunday from the Butler Bulldogs.
Head coach Travis Steele confirmed that starting point guard Quentin Goodin will not play against Georgetown. Goodin's been bothered recently by a knee injury.
Forward Zach Hankins called the two-game homestand an opportunity to gain a little foothold in the Big East Conference, which appears as up-for-grabs as it's been in some time.
Georgetown 21, Xavier 13, 12:29 first half – Georgetown's sharpshooting has the Hoyas on a run right now.