Epps scores 31 as Georgetown holds off American 88-83 in OT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayden Epps scored 31 points and Georgetown pulled away in overtime to beat American, 88-83 on Sunday.

The Hoyas were 6-for-6 from the free throw line in overtime and Rowan Brumbaugh scored the final four points in the final 1:04 to put the game away.

Epps shot 11 for 22 (6 for 13 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line for the Hoyas (3-2). Dontrez Styles scored 22 points while shooting 8 for 18 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line and added 11 rebounds. Brumbaugh shot 4 for 9 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding three steals.

Matt Rogers finished with 17 points and nine rebounds for the Eagles (2-3). Lincoln Ball added 12 points and seven rebounds for American. Geoff Sprouse also had 12 points.

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Georgetown's next game is Saturday against Jackson State at home, and American hosts Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.