NCAAB · Final

Georgetown Tops Providence in Thrilling Finish

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12:30 PM ET · Amica Mutual Pavilion

Georgetown Hoyas 81, Providence Friars 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars?

Georgetown Hoyas beat Providence Friars 81-78 at Amica Mutual Pavilion on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Georgetown Hoyas vs Providence Friars?

Providence Friars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Georgetown Hoyas triumphed over the Providence Friars with a final score of 81-78 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. This victory is significant for Georgetown, breaking a six-game losing streak and improving their overall record to 11-10, while Providence falls to 9-12.

Both teams entered the game with struggling recent form. Providence had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 89.1 points scored and 88.7 points allowed. Their last game saw them narrowly lose to the Marquette Golden Eagles 104-105. The Friars had been inconsistent, with their last five games yielding a record of 1-4 and an average of 92.2 points scored while allowing 96.2. At home, they held a record of 3-3 in their last six games.

Georgetown, on the other hand, had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, averaging 72.4 points scored and 72.7 points allowed. Their most recent outing was a loss to the Villanova Wildcats, where they fell 51-66. The Hoyas were on a six-game losing streak before this victory, with their last five games resulting in an average of just 62.6 points scored and 69.6 points allowed. Their away record stood at 1-3, indicating struggles on the road.

The matchup also featured a history of close contests, with the teams having split their previous two meetings. In their last encounter on February 20, 2025, Providence secured a 78-68 victory at home, while Georgetown had previously won 93-72 in an away game earlier that season.

In terms of player availability, the block did not specify any injuries affecting either team, suggesting both sides were at full strength for this crucial game.

The betting market, provided by DraftKings, had set the odds with Providence as 5.5-point favorites, with a total set at 159.5. The moneyline reflected a home ML of -238.0 for Providence and an away ML of 195.0 for Georgetown, indicating a favorable outlook for the Friars prior to the game.

Conditions during the game were standard for a college basketball matchup, with the venue providing a competitive atmosphere. Viewers witnessed a dramatic second half, highlighted by key scoring plays that shifted momentum. Notable moments included KJ Lewis's driving layup that put Georgetown ahead in the final minutes, and a crucial three-point step back jumpshot from Lewis that extended their lead to 81-75.

As the game concluded, Georgetown's ability to capitalize on their opportunities and maintain composure under pressure proved decisive, while Providence's struggles to close out the game ultimately led to their defeat. The Hoyas' win marks a potential turning point in their season, while the Friars will need to regroup as they continue to navigate a challenging schedule.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PROV -5.5	159.5 o -108 / u -112	Georgetown Hoyas +195 · Providence Friars -238

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Leaders

PointsJaylin Sellers18Providence Friars
AssistsJaylin Sellers4Providence Friars
ReboundsOswin Erhunmwunse10Providence Friars
PointsKJ Lewis26Georgetown Hoyas
AssistsMalik Mack3Georgetown Hoyas
ReboundsCaleb Williams7Georgetown Hoyas

Recent form

Providence Friars

Last 10: 4-6Streak L189.1 scored · 88.7 allowed per game3-3 at home

L104-105at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 19
W93-88vs Creighton BluejaysJan 16
L82-88vs Villanova WildcatsJan 13
L84-97at Xavier MusketeersJan 10
L98-103vs UConn HuskiesJan 8
W77-71at St. John's Red StormJan 3
L67-72vs Seton Hall PiratesDec 19
L110-113at Butler BulldogsDec 13
W86-79vs Brown BearsDec 10
W90-71vs Rhode Island RamsDec 6

Georgetown Hoyas

Last 10: 3-7Streak L672.4 scored · 72.7 allowed per game1-3 away

L51-66at Villanova WildcatsJan 22
L62-64vs UConn HuskiesJan 17
L83-86at Creighton BluejaysJan 14
L67-76vs Seton Hall PiratesJan 10
L50-56at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 7
L83-95vs St. John's Red StormJan 1
W97-67vs Coppin State EaglesDec 22
L77-80vs Xavier MusketeersDec 21
W78-69at Marquette Golden EaglesDec 18
W76-68vs Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 13

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	Providence Friars
Field goals	32-62	26-57
Field goal %	52	46
Three-pointers	9-25	8-21
Three-point %	36	38
Free throws	8-11	18-21
Free throw %	73	86
Rebounds	29	33
Offensive rebounds	9	11
Defensive rebounds	20	22
Assists	13	13
Steals	7	2
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	7	8
Team turnovers	4	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	3
Fast-break points	14	2
Points in the paint	34	34
Fouls	20	12
Largest lead	6	21
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	11	86

How the scoring went

2nd Half34-48Vince Iwuchukwu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malik Mack assists)
2nd Half34-51Jaylin Sellers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Stefan Vaaks assists)
2nd Half34-53Stefan Vaaks makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Jaylin Sellers assists)
2nd Half34-54Ryan Mela makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-54KJ Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-54KJ Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-54Jeremiah Williams makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kayvaun Mulready assists)
2nd Half39-57Jaylin Sellers makes 26-foot three point jumper (Corey Floyd Jr. assists)
2nd Half39-59Jaylin Sellers makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half41-59Malik Mack makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Caleb Williams assists)
2nd Half43-59Kayvaun Mulready makes driving layup
2nd Half44-59Kayvaun Mulready makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-61Corey Floyd Jr. makes layup (Jaylin Sellers assists)
2nd Half46-61KJ Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half48-61Jeremiah Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half48-64Corey Floyd Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Stefan Vaaks assists)
2nd Half50-64Kayvaun Mulready makes driving layup (KJ Lewis assists)
2nd Half52-64Vince Iwuchukwu makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half55-64Vince Iwuchukwu makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malik Mack assists)
2nd Half58-64KJ Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Malik Mack assists)
2nd Half60-64KJ Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half60-67Duncan Powell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ryan Mela assists)
2nd Half63-67Malik Mack makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Williams assists)
2nd Half63-69Jamier Jones makes driving layup
2nd Half64-69Vince Iwuchukwu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-69Vince Iwuchukwu makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-70Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-71Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-71KJ Lewis makes 29-foot three point jumper
2nd Half69-71Caleb Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-71Caleb Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kayvaun Mulready assists)
2nd Half72-72Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-73Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-73KJ Lewis makes driving layup
2nd Half76-73Kayvaun Mulready makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half76-75Oswin Erhunmwunse makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half78-75Vince Iwuchukwu makes 13-foot jumper (Caleb Williams assists)
2nd Half81-75KJ Lewis makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half81-77Stefan Vaaks makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half81-78Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 1 of 1