Georgetown Tops Marquette in NCAAB Showdown
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Fiserv Forum
Georgetown Hoyas 78, Marquette Golden Eagles 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgetown Hoyas vs Marquette Golden Eagles?
Georgetown Hoyas beat Marquette Golden Eagles 78-69 at Fiserv Forum on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in Georgetown Hoyas vs Marquette Golden Eagles?
Marquette Golden Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -305 (about 75% implied). The underdog won.
In a compelling NCAAB matchup, the Georgetown Hoyas triumphed over the Marquette Golden Eagles with a final score of 78-69 at the Fiserv Forum. This victory marks Georgetown's continued success against Marquette, as they have now won all three encounters this season, including two previous meetings where they secured wins of 74-66 and 76-61.
Entering this game, Georgetown held a strong away record of 8-3, while Marquette struggled at home with a record of 5-7. The Hoyas were riding a wave of momentum with a recent record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a win against the Saint Peter's Peacocks just five days prior. In contrast, Marquette had been on a downward trajectory, losing their last two games and posting a record of 4-6 over their last ten matches. The Golden Eagles averaged 78.8 points scored and 79.0 points allowed in that span, while Georgetown averaged 78.2 points scored and 74.1 points allowed.
At home, Marquette had a record of 4-4, but they had not fared well in away games, going 0-2. Georgetown's away record was less impressive at 1-2, but their overall performance this season had been solid, particularly with their recent form. The game was expected to be competitive, with DraftKings setting the odds with Marquette favored by 6.5 points, and the total points line at 149.5.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the impact of player availability can often sway the dynamics of such matchups. The conditions in the arena were typical for a December evening, with fans filling the seats to support their respective teams.
As the game unfolded, Georgetown took control early on and maintained their lead throughout. Key plays included Langston Love making crucial free throws that pushed Georgetown's lead to 75-60 in the second half. Marquette attempted to rally back with a three-pointer from Sean Jones and a driving layup from Royce Parham, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
This game showcased Georgetown's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and hold off Marquette's efforts to close the gap. The Hoyas' victory not only solidified their position in the league but also highlighted the struggles of Marquette, who will need to regroup as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MARQ -6.5 | 149.5 o -108 / u -112 | Georgetown Hoyas +245 · Marquette Golden Eagles -305 |
Leaders
- PointsDamarius Owens15Marquette Golden Eagles
- AssistsNigel James Jr.5Marquette Golden Eagles
- ReboundsDamarius Owens7Marquette Golden Eagles
- PointsJulius Halaifonua21Georgetown Hoyas
- AssistsJeremiah Williams5Georgetown Hoyas
- ReboundsJulius Halaifonua6Georgetown Hoyas
Recent form
Marquette Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L278.8 scored · 79 allowed per game4-4 at home
- L59-79at Purdue BoilermakersDec 13
- L76-96at Wisconsin BadgersDec 6
- W75-72vs Valparaiso BeaconsDec 3
- L74-75vs Oklahoma SoonersNov 28
- W85-71vs Central Michigan ChippewasNov 22
- L71-77vs Dayton FlyersNov 20
- L82-89vs Maryland TerrapinsNov 15
- W89-49vs Little Rock TrojansNov 13
- L77-100vs Indiana HoosiersNov 9
- W100-82vs Southern JaguarsNov 6
Georgetown Hoyas
Last 10: 7-3Streak W178.2 scored · 74.1 allowed per game1-2 away
- W76-68vs Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 13
- L61-81at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 7
- W90-81vs UMBC RetrieversDec 4
- L65-78vs Miami HurricanesNov 29
- L79-84at Dayton FlyersNov 28
- W92-75vs Wagner SeahawksNov 22
- W79-74vs Clemson TigersNov 15
- W83-70vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 12
- W70-60at Maryland TerrapinsNov 7
- W87-70vs Morgan State BearsNov 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 30-7 | - | 18-2 |
| UConn | 34-6 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Villanova | 24-9 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Seton Hall | 21-12 | 8 | 10-10 |
| Creighton | 16-18 | 9 | 9-11 |
| DePaul | 16-16 | 10 | 8-12 |
| Butler | 16-16 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Providence | 15-18 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Marquette | 12-20 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 16-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
| Xavier | 15-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Georgetown Hoyas | Marquette Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-58 | 27-64 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 4-16 | 7-26 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 27 |
| Free throws | 20-23 | 8-12 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 18 |
| Assists | 17 | 16 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 38 |
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 55 | 42 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-36Malik Mack makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-39Adrien Stevens makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nigel James Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half45-41Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-41Isaiah Abraham makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot (Jayden Fort assists)
- 2nd Half48-41Jeremiah Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-41Jeremiah Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-43Damarius Owens makes driving layup (Ben Gold assists)
- 2nd Half49-44Damarius Owens makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-44Caleb Williams makes driving layup (Julius Halaifonua assists)
- 2nd Half51-46Sean Jones makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-46Malik Mack makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-48Ben Gold makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half54-48Langston Love makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-48Julius Halaifonua makes 3-foot dunk (Jeremiah Williams assists)
- 2nd Half56-50Sean Jones makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-50Jeremiah Williams makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-53Royce Parham makes 27-foot three point jumper (Nigel James Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half58-54Chase Ross makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-55Chase Ross makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-55Julius Halaifonua makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-55Julius Halaifonua makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-55Jeremiah Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-57Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-57Malik Mack makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-59Damarius Owens makes 16-foot floating jump shot (Nigel James Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half66-59Caleb Williams makes 10-foot hook shot (Jeremiah Williams assists)
- 2nd Half67-59Caleb Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-59Caleb Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-59Caleb Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Malik Mack assists)
- 2nd Half71-60Nigel James Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-60Jeremiah Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-60Jeremiah Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-60Langston Love makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-60Langston Love makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-62Nigel James Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half75-65Sean Jones makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half77-65Caleb Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-67Royce Parham makes driving layup (Chase Ross assists)
- 2nd Half78-67Jeremiah Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-69Royce Parham makes 0-foot tip in dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours Marquette Golden Eagles, below favours Georgetown Hoyas.
Venue
- Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, WI
- Attendance14038
- OfficialsRon Groover, James Breeding, Tony Henderson
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