Jaland Lowe scored 21 points and Vince Iwuchukwu added 18 points to lead Georgetown to an 85-78 victory over Clemson on Friday night.
The Hoyas improved their season record to 4-0, marking their best start since the 2017-18 season, according to Yahoo Sports.
Georgetown established early dominance by scoring 18 consecutive points to build a 16-point lead in the first half.
Elmarko Jackson later extended the Hoyas’ advantage to 41-22 with a successful 3-pointer.
Despite the early deficit, Clemson rallied in the second half to briefly take a 66-64 lead following a layup by Cole Certa.
The momentum shifted back to the visitors when Jackson scored eight points during a critical 10-1 scoring run.
Lowe secured the win for Georgetown by contributing nine points in the final two minutes and 34 seconds of the contest.
Iwuchukwu finished the game with a double-double, recording 10 rebounds while shooting 7-of-9 from the field.
Jackson added 17 points for the Hoyas, while Josiah Parker chipped in with 11 points.
Ace Buckner paced the Clemson offense with a team-high 20 points, while Certa and Liutauras Lelevicius added 14 and 10 points respectively.
The loss dropped Clemson to a 3-1 record on the season, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Georgetown is scheduled to host Navy this coming Wednesday in their next matchup.
Clemson will look to recover when they host The Citadel on Monday.
The Hoyas previously began the 2017-18 campaign with an 8-0 record before finishing that season with a 15-15 mark.
Both teams continue their non-conference schedules as they prepare for upcoming conference play.
The game showcased a resilient effort from the Tigers, who managed to erase a 19-point deficit before ultimately falling short in the final minutes.
The Hoyas maintained their composure throughout the late-game pressure to preserve their undefeated status.