Thomas Sorber and Micah Peavy each scored 19 points as Georgetown used a big run in the second half to defeat Butler 73-70 on Friday night in the Big East matchup in Washington. Georgetown (14-8, 5-6 Big East) turned defense into offense during a 15-0 run that saw the Hoyas take a 55-44 lead on a layup by Caleb Williams with 13:21 left. Sorber and Peavy each finished with three steals as Georgetown forced Butler into 13 turnovers -- nine in the second half -- and outscored the Bulldogs 17-3 in points off turnovers. The Hoyas earned their first win over Butler on their downtown court since 2015.
Second-half burst sends Georgetown past Butler
