Georgetown rallies late to edge Providence

Hoyas snap 7-game losing streak with 80-79 victory over Friars

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Senior center Vince Iwuchukwu scored a career-high 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Georgetown rallied late to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 80-79 victory over Providence on Saturday in Washington. The Hoyas surrendered a 12-point first-half lead and trailed by seven points with 11:29 left in the second half before staging a comeback, including a late 10-point run that turned a five-point deficit into a five-point lead.

Why it matters

The win snaps a tough stretch for Georgetown, which finished tied for last place in the Big East. The loss drops Providence to 14-17 on the season and 7-13 in conference play, as the Friars prepare to face Butler in the opening round of the Big East tournament.

The details

Kayvaun Mulready contributed 12 points and seven assists for the Hoyas, while Caleb Williams and Malik Mack added 11 points each. Jeremiah Williams scored 10 points for Georgetown. Jaylin Sellers scored 21 points to pace Providence, and Ryan Mela added 17 points for the Friars. Stefan Vaaks scored 11 points and Oswin Erhunmwunse pulled down 11 rebounds for Providence.

  • Georgetown went on a 20-4 run late in the first half to take a 33-21 lead.
  • Providence took the lead early in the second half, going on a 6-0 run capped by back-to-back 3-pointers.
  • Georgetown rallied late, going on a 10-0 run to turn a 5-point deficit into a 5-point lead with 2:32 remaining.

The players

Vince Iwuchukwu

Georgetown senior center who scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Kayvaun Mulready

Georgetown guard who contributed 12 points and 7 assists.

Jaylin Sellers

Providence guard who scored a team-high 21 points.

Ryan Mela

Providence forward who scored 17 points.

Ed Cooley

Former Providence coach who is now the head coach at Georgetown.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the resiliency of the Georgetown Hoyas, who were able to rally from a double-digit deficit in the second half to secure a much-needed victory and snap their seven-game losing streak. The loss drops Providence further down the Big East standings as they prepare for the conference tournament.