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Elon vs. Georgetown 2016 final score: Hoyas pick up third straight victory in defeat of Phoenix

Georgetown picked up their third straight victory on Sunday in the form of a 77-74 victory over the Elon Phoenix.

The Phoenix and Hoyas traded blows for much of the first half. The visitors held an early lead on the home team, but the Hoyas were able to bounce back towards the end and tie the game going into the half. After the intermission, Georgetown exploded out of the gate and built up a big lead but would soon see that crumble as time dwindled down.

The Hoyas however were able to survive the late onslaught and escape with a victory, their fifth of the season, to put them back over the .