Live updates | Georgetown leads Xavier 43-41 in the second half

Xavier (9-7, 1-2) hosts Georgetown (11-4, 1-1) Wednesday night at Cintas Center before a visit Sunday from the Butler Bulldogs.

Head coach Travis Steele confirmed that starting point guard Quentin Goodin will not play against Georgetown. Goodin's been bothered recently by a knee injury.

Forward Zach Hankins called the two-game homestand an opportunity to gain a little foothold in the Big East Conference, which appears as up-for-grabs as it's been in some time.

Georgetown 43, Xavier 41, 15:51 second half – Xavier's off to a strong start in the second half as momentum remains with the Musketeers. Xavier's run to close the first half continued in the second half and got as high as 17-0. Xavier…