Georgetown Earns First Win in Victory Over American, 79-57

Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAfter a brutal loss to Dartmouth to start the season, the Georgetown Hoyas got out to a better start on Tuesday and pulled away in the second half to beat (and cover!) American 79-57.

Freshman everything Aminu Mohammed led the Hoyas with 14 points (4-11, 2-3 3PT) and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes. Sophomore Dante Harris had 13 points (4-9, 1-3 3PT) and 4 assists in 28 minutes. Senior Donald Carey added 12 points and a team-high 6 assists.

Senior guard Stacy Becton led the Eagles with 16 points (6-12, 2-6 3PT). He was the only American player to score in double-digits.

For the game, Georgetown shot 28-63 (44% FG) from the field and 7-24 (29% 3PT)…