Mack's 37 lead Georgetown past Washington State 85-82 in CBC
Mack also contributed five rebounds for the Hoyas (18-15). Jordan Burks scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 14 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added 13 rebounds. Caleb Williams had 13 points and shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 5 from the line.
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