By Canadian Press on January 31, 2026.
Marquette Golden Eagles (14-7, 8-4 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (12-9, 5-7 Big East) Washington; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Khia Miller and Georgetown host Halley Vice and Marquette in Big East play. The Hoyas are 8-4 on their home court. Georgetown is 2-2 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Golden Eagles are 8-4 in Big East play. Marquette is fourth in the Big East allowing 61.9 points while holding opponents to 38.6% shooting. Georgetown scores 66.0 points per game, 4.1 more points than the 61.9 Marquette gives up. Marquette has shot at a 46.0% rate from the field this season, 6.8 percentage points above the 39.2% shooting opponents of Georgetown have averaged. The Hoyas and Golden Eagles match up Sunday for the first time in Big East play this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Miller is averaging 11.3 points and 1.5 steals for the Hoyas. Laila Jewett is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Skylar Forbes is scoring 15.0 points per game and averaging 5.0 rebounds for the Golden Eagles. Lee Volker is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hoyas: 5-5, averaging 58.4 points, 30.3 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.4 points per game. Golden Eagles: 7-3, averaging 68.0 points, 33.4 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 6.5 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.3 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. The Associated Press 16