NEW YORK, NY – Xavier led by as many as 21 points in the second half, but had to hold on for a 65-63 victory in a Big East semifinal Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
Matt Stainbrook led the way for the Musketeers with 20 points and nine rebounds, but woeful free throw shooting down the stretch allowed Georgetown to nearly pull of an improbable comeback.
Jabril Trawick led the Hoyas with 19 points.
Xavier will play Villanova in the Championship Game on Saturday night.
Kevin Kugler and Clark Kellogg called the action on Westwood One Sports.