Live updates | Xavier leads Georgetown 61-58 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.

Xavier 61, Georgetown 58, 7:32 second half – Xavier's winning the second half by a score of 27-19 and has held the Hoyas to 40 percent shooting in the second half.

Xavier 55, Georgetown 54, 10:45 second half – Xavier's currently playing…