Sorber scores 20 in Georgetown’s 85-77 victory over Lehigh

Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley in action during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Connecticut, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thomas Sorber scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Georgetown won its season opener with an 85-77 victory over Lehigh 85-77 on Wednesday night.

Micah Peavy added 20 points while shooting 8 for 13 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Hoyas. Jayden Epps shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 17 points.

The Mountain Hawks (0-2) were led by Keith Higgins Jr., who posted 22 points. Cam Gillus added 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Lehigh. Hank Alvey finished with 14 points.

A 10-0 run to close out the first half gave Georgetown a five-point lead. Peavy led with 18 points. Epps’ 3-pointer with 12:57 left in the second half gave Georgetown the lead for good at 56-54.

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