The Xavier Musketeers need a win after splitting their last six games but they are coming off a win. As a team, the Musketeers are putting up 76.5 points and they are shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 70.3 points and their opponents are shooting 40.9 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from deep. The offense is led by Zach Freemantle with 16.9 points and he grabs nine rebounds a game. Paul Scruggs adds 14.4 points and 4.1 rebounds.

The Georgetown Hoyas have split their last 10 games and are coming off a win over Depaul. As a team, the Hoyas are putting up 71.1 points and they are shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.5 points and they are shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from deep. The offense is led by Jahvon Blair with 15.8 points and he grabs 4.1 rebounds. Jamorko Pickett adds 12.6 points and eight rebounds.

The Xavier Musketeers have been the better offensive team this season and the better team overall. In their last five games, the Hoyas have problems shooting as they are shooting just 40.9 percent over that time frame. Xavier has had problems away from home. Xavier is coming off a big win over a ranked opponent and cannot take a step back now. Xavier has won eight of the last 10 meetings straight up with Georgetown. Xavier needs this win to help secure a Tournament bid.

Play on Xavier.