Xavier Basketball hosts Georgetown in Saturday clash after rocky conference runs
xavier basketball will host Georgetown on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in a matchup that highlights two teams struggling in conference play and looking to stop losing streaks before the season closes.
Xavier has already accumulated 12 conference losses this season, a total the preview notes is the most the program has ever had in Big East play and one higher than the previous high of 11. The write-up reminds readers that Xavier’s prior low point in conference play came in 1981-82, when the team went 1-11 in the old Midwestern City Conference; this season’s 12 losses have eclipsed that mark. The preview says the immediate goal for the Musketeers is simple: make sure things don’t get worse.
Georgetown arrives in Cincinnati on the back of a five-game losing streak and a mark of 5-12. The Hoyas were beaten by Marquette by 16 points in their most recent outing and managed 47 points in the game before that. The preview includes sharp criticism of coach Ed Cooley, saying he threw a water bottle at a child and has described his team as "blessed. "
Xavier Basketball enduring its worst conference skid
The preview frames this Saturday’s game through Xavier’s unprecedented conference losses: 12 on the season and a historical comparison to the 1-11 record from 1981-82. That record and the charge to prevent further damage are presented as the central storyline for the Musketeers heading into the weekend.
Georgetown’s slump, lineup notes and matchup pieces
The preview lists several Hoyas rotation pieces to watch. Julius Halaifonua, seven feet tall, averages 9. 3 points, 4. 6 rebounds and 1. 2 assists and is expected to come off the bench early and often. Isaiah Abraham is described as a swing forward who shoots from outside and is 70th in the nation in turnover rate. Jeremiah Williams gets 18 minutes per game, contributes defensively and posts a 2. 5% block rate as a guard. Big man Jayden Fort is noted for blocking shots and scoring inside but struggling at the free-throw line; the preview also flagged concerns about depth at backup bigs, mentioning Pape N’Diaye in that context.
What to watch from their first meeting and closing notes
The two teams met earlier this season in a game that finished 80-77, with Xavier escaping when Malik Mack’s potential tying attempt hit only iron late. The preview emphasizes that Xavier "did just enough to win" in that matchup and that Georgetown sputtered to a halt late. Those specifics are likely to shape coaching decisions and rotation minutes for Saturday’s rematch.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Xavier. Coaches and players will have one last regular-season chance to alter the records highlighted in the preview and address the problems laid out ahead of tipoff.
