Bulldogs Battling Through Struggles, Hoyas Seeking Offensive Consistency
Butler Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas: Big East Clash on the Horizon
The Butler Bulldogs (9-12, 10-11 ATS, 11-10 O/U) take on the Georgetown Hoyas (13-8, 11-10 ATS, 6-15 O/U) in a highly anticipated Big East showdown this Friday evening. Butler is looking to rebound from a tough loss to Marquette, while Georgetown aims to recover from a demoralizing home defeat to St. John’s. The Bulldogs hold a 2-0 edge over the Hoyas from last season’s matchups, adding extra fuel to this rivalry.
Butler Bulldogs: Struggling But Not Out
The Butler Bulldogs, sitting at 9-12 overall, are having a challenging season in the Big East, currently ranking in the bottom half of the conference standings. With only two conference wins—against Seton Hall and DePaul—Butler has struggled to generate consistent offensive and defensive production. Their most recent setback, a 78-69 home loss to #15 Marquette, extended their poor form, dropping eight of their last ten games. Despite their difficulties, the Bulldogs have shown flashes of promise.
Key players such as Jahlmyl Telfort have kept the team afloat. Telfort, averaging 16.2 points per game (PPG), delivered a strong performance against Marquette with 24 points. Alongside him, Pierre Brooks II has been a solid contributor, scoring 15 PPG over the last six contests. However, with a defense allowing an average of 72.1 points per game (205th in NCAA), Butler’s struggles in containing opponents have been evident, particularly as they allow 80+ points in multiple recent losses.
On the road, Butler has been unable to find their rhythm, posting an 0-5 record. Their lack of consistent scoring—averaging only 73 points per game (225th)—has been compounded by their defensive lapses. The Bulldogs will need a complete performance to break their losing streak in conference play.
Georgetown Hoyas: Searching for Consistency
The Georgetown Hoyas, like Butler, have had their fair share of ups and downs. After a promising start to Big East play, including wins over Creighton and Xavier, the Hoyas have fallen to a 4-6 record in conference matchups. Their recent performance has been marked by an alarming inability to generate consistent offense. Georgetown was recently handed a 66-41 blowout loss by St. John’s, extending their winless streak to two games.
Offensively, the Hoyas are heavily reliant on their standout freshman, Thomas Sorber. Averaging 14.5 PPG, Sorber has had several breakout games, but has been inconsistent in recent contests. Micah Peavy, with an average of 14.1 PPG, has shown flashes of brilliance, scoring 20+ points in three of his last five outings. However, like Butler, Georgetown struggles offensively, averaging only 70.7 PPG on the season, ranking them 270th in the nation. Their offense has been stagnant, particularly in recent games, and they’ll need to find more firepower to overcome their recent defeats.
Despite their offensive struggles, Georgetown’s defense remains a key strength. They have held opponents to just 65.1 PPG, which ranks them 35th in the nation for defensive efficiency. This strong defensive showing has kept them competitive in many games, but they will need more balanced scoring to complement their defensive prowess and push for a win against Butler.
Conclusion
Given the current form of both teams, this game presents an opportunity for either squad to build momentum. Butler has been ineffective on the road, and while Georgetown has struggled to score, their strong defense could limit Butler’s offensive output. Georgetown’s home court advantage and Butler’s issues with consistency make the Hoyas the favorites for this matchup.
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