Syracuse Triumph Over Georgetown In Tight 89-86 Finish
Derrick Coleman led SU with 27 points 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Billy Owens added 23 points eight of 14 shooting with six boards and three blocks. Dikembe Mutombo posted 18 points seven of seven from the floor 12 rebounds and five blocks. Stevie Thompson sealed the win with 89-86 dunk as Georgetown star Alonzo Mourning watched.
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Michael Owens calmed a Syracuse crowd as Billy Owens nailed two pressure free throws to tie Georgetown at 81-81 and push the Orangemen to an 89-87 overtime win. Alonzo Mourning sealed late relief with two foul shots for Georgetown, but Billy's steady calm carried Syracuse to the share of the Big East title and top seed.
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