Washington, D.C. – Georgetown got here into this sport with an 8-10 document, trying to cease a 3 sport schneid. Sadly, they have been no match for Butler, as they shot 62% FG and 50% from three within the first half. The Bulldogs led the Hoyas by 12 factors at halftime, scoring a lowly 32% from the ground and 27% from deep. Because the second half was underway, the Hoyas minimize the result in 9 a number of instances, however Butler responded, extending the lead again to double digits. Georgetown ultimately fell to Butler 90-66. Butler was just too bodily, had all their starters in double figures whereas the Hoyas couldn’t get constant offensive manufacturing. Butler guard Pierre Brooks led the workforce with 20 factors and 11 rebounds and DJ Davis completed with 17 factors, 5 dimes and 4 boards. Georgetown’s Jayden Epps led the Hoyas with 16 factors and three assists, Supreme Prepare dinner added 12 factors and 12 rebounds.
Brooks is a junior who’s having a very good 12 months for Butler. He averages 17 factors and 4 boards on 48% capturing. Brooks can be environment friendly from past the arc averaging 44%. He made 4-of-6 threes on this sport and went 8-of-15 from the ground. He’s very artful and performs in management, he has an total excessive IQ. When he has the ball in his palms, he does a very good job searching for gamers in the proper spots, although he didn’t document a dime. He created angles to provide himself area and whereas undersized he performs massive. Brooks used his physique to carve out 11 rebounds, which is probably the most he’s had this 12 months. He simply has a wonderful really feel for the movement of the sport and nice courtroom imaginative and prescient. Fellow guard DJ Davis had his fingerprints on this sport as properly, utilizing his quickness to realize separation on the ground. He was aggressive, driving to the basket and having the wherewithal to cease on a whim for pull up jumpers and runners. He succeeded in transition and was not afraid of contact. Davis made good cuts and got here off screens. He shot 50% FG with just one made three, although he has a pleasant capturing contact.
Georgetown’s guard Epps didn’t have his greatest evening. He led the workforce in scoring as soon as once more however was very inefficient. He shot 4-for-19 for the evening and admittedly didn’t play to his strengths. He was very hesitant to drive as a result of there have been no lanes for him to get to the basket. When Epps doesn’t get the driving lanes to the ring, he begins to press and takes unhealthy pictures. He was very poor from downtown solely making 2-of-13 makes an attempt. Butler overmatched the workforce with a robust defensive efficiency and admittedly received in his head. He added 5 turnovers to his stats as properly which was an issue since he’s the first ball handler. Epps had a pleasant evening from the charity stripe as he solely missed one foul shot. Prepare dinner had a double-double on this sport and appeared to be the one Georgetown participant as much as the duty. He confirmed coronary heart and put his arms within the physique of the defenders to realize his floor. Prepare dinner could be very uncooked however appears to be coming into his function by ending higher and being aggressive.
Butler is now 13-7 on the 12 months and face Villanova subsequent whereas Georgetown is 8-11 and goes up in opposition to Windfall on the highway. Butler is 8th and the Hoyas are 10th respectively within the Massive East.
This text was written by Kenneth Moore, a correspondent and scout for NetScouts Basketball. You possibly can comply with us on Fb, or on twitter.
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