Indianapolis, Ind. - Georgetown trailed by as many as 16 points in the second half, but used a late run to get within six points in the final two minutes before falling short at Butler, 87-76, in a BIG EAST Conference game at Hinkle Fieldhouse Tuesday night.
It was the fourth loss in the last six games as Georgetown falls to 13-10 overall and 6-4 in the BIG EAST Conference, while Butler improves to 15-7 overall and 4-6 in league play.
Sophomore guard L.J. Peak (Gaffney, S.C./Gaffney) scored a season-high 22 points to lead Georgetown, while senior guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (Indianapolis, Ind.