Posted: Feb 07, 2026
No. 18 Tigers Knock off No. 6 Patriots
#6 Cumberlands (KY)
(19-6, 4-5)
61
#18 Georgetown
(19-6, 5-4)
73
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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#6 Cumberlands (KY) (19-6, 4-5) | 25 | 36 | 61 |
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#18 Georgetown (19-6, 5-4) | 37 | 36 | 73 |
GEORGETOWN, Ky. – The No. 18 Georgetown College men's basketball team (19-6, 5-4 MSC) defeated No. 6 Cumberlands (19-6, 4-5 MSC) 73-61 in Davis-Reid Alumni Gym on Saturday afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first five points of the game for Georgetown belonged to Isaiah Mason, who scored 14 of his team-high 21 in the first half. The Tigers had built a 10-4 lead at the opening media timeout. Georgetown first took its largest lead of the first half of 12 after Bubba Leavell's layup at the 3:09 mark. Leavell and Mason both connected for 3-pointers in the closing stages to help the Tigers to a 37-25 lead at the break.
Out of the locker room, Cumberlands sank consecutive 3-pointers to cut things to a 37-31 game. Georgetown countered with five points of its own as it held a 44-33 lead at the first media break. Over the next several minutes, despite Cumberlands' offense shifting into a more dynamic look, Georgetown maintained a 50-43 lead with 9:57 to play. Georgetown had every answer for what Cumberlands threw at it over the remaining 10 minutes, as despite just a four-point game at the 4:23 mark, the Tigers held on for the 73-61 win.
THE TEAM
Georgetown shot 46.9% from the field. The Tigers were 9-19 (47.4%) from deep and shot 18-27 (66.7%) at the free-throw line. GC won the rebounding battle 38-36, while the Tigers also led in assists, 18-10. UC produced eight steals to GC's five.
THE PLAYERS
* Isaiah Mason scored a team-high 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.
* Julius Edmonds added 11 points with six rebounds and two steals.
* Aden Nyekan helped out with 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The first five points of the game for Georgetown belonged to Isaiah Mason, who scored 14 of his team-high 21 in the first half. The Tigers had built a 10-4 lead at the opening media timeout. Georgetown first took its largest lead of the first half of 12 after Bubba Leavell's layup at the 3:09 mark. Leavell and Mason both connected for 3-pointers in the closing stages to help the Tigers to a 37-25 lead at the break.
Out of the locker room, Cumberlands sank consecutive 3-pointers to cut things to a 37-31 game. Georgetown countered with five points of its own as it held a 44-33 lead at the first media break. Over the next several minutes, despite Cumberlands' offense shifting into a more dynamic look, Georgetown maintained a 50-43 lead with 9:57 to play. Georgetown had every answer for what Cumberlands threw at it over the remaining 10 minutes, as despite just a four-point game at the 4:23 mark, the Tigers held on for the 73-61 win.
THE TEAM
Georgetown shot 46.9% from the field. The Tigers were 9-19 (47.4%) from deep and shot 18-27 (66.7%) at the free-throw line. GC won the rebounding battle 38-36, while the Tigers also led in assists, 18-10. UC produced eight steals to GC's five.
THE PLAYERS
* Isaiah Mason scored a team-high 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.
* Julius Edmonds added 11 points with six rebounds and two steals.
* Aden Nyekan helped out with 10 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
UP NEXT
The Tigers have the midweek bye and take on Cumberland (10-13, 2-6 MSC) on Saturday, February 14.
Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. against the Phoenix. Georgetown defeated Cumberland 104-81 on January 17.
The Tigers have the midweek bye and take on Cumberland (10-13, 2-6 MSC) on Saturday, February 14.
Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. against the Phoenix. Georgetown defeated Cumberland 104-81 on January 17.