This post-game commentary will be as brief. The Hoyas prevailed and this Dawg below enjoyed a post-game libation at The Bulldog Tavern on campus as his team revels in their victory for a few hours and travels back from Indianapolis.
1. As expected, it wasn’t easy. And it was a bit strange too.
2. Local hero, Indy native DSR, Hoya junior, and ProminentPlayer of the Game, ruined the Senior Nights of all Butler Bulldog seniors, with 16 points and 7 rebounds, a steal off of a Butler defensive board (ProminentPlay of the Game) and 2 critical free throws to end the game. His family and friends celebrated with him and he sported a new hairdo. Good timing for the change, D’Vauntes!
3. The Hoyas (19-9, 11-6) shut down Kellen Dunham and Roosevelt Jones (7 points) and the Butler Bulldogs (21-9, 11-6) as planned, despite Dunham’s brief flurry of scoring (8 total points). Butler relied on forward Kameron Woods (15) and guard Alex Barlow (13) for the majority of its points.
4. Jabril scored the first 9 points of the game for the Hoyas then went silent, with 4 assists, 1 block and 0 rebounds.
5. The Butler Dawgs out rebounded the Hoyas, 39-20, and at the same time shot a woeful 45.5 % from the free throw line.
6. The Hoyas committed only 10 turnovers (to Butler’s 15) and shot 86.7% (13 of 15) from the free throw line, 46.5% from the field and 41.2% from the arc.
7. My ideal starting lineup didn’t pan out but Mikael Hopkins got early and many (19) minutes and played well. He had 4 blocks of the team’s 9, 6 points and 6 boards. Josh Smith got some key points in the second half off of effective passes inside (10 total) but still suffered from fouls 4 in 20 minutes), had 2 rebounds. Aaron Bowen too played well in the few minutes that he played (14) and hit a key 3-pointer with his trademark high arc.
8. The game was a physical BIG EAST battle, won by the Hoyas but well fought by both teams. Pride was clearly on the line.
9. Previously injured Butler Bulldog Andrew Chrabascz played and fairly well but not a difference maker, with 8 points and 0 for 6 from the line.
10. The Hoyas now must beat Seton Hall on Senior Day with a chance to seal second place in conference and by next week would likely be ranked in the AP and Coaches Polls. This matters for NCAA tournament seeding and more so for momentum entering the BET.
11. Finally, except for a surprisingly strong outing for point guard Tre Campbell, the Hoya freshmen struggled again, and hopefully will regain form, soon. Copeland scored 5 with 3 boards and 3 blocks in 30 minutes, Paul White looked especially out of sorts, at 0 for 5 in 13 minutes.
12. Bradley Hayes entered the game, briefly, twice, for a total of 1 minute!
13. Roy Hibbert cheered his alma mater on from the sidelines, and it worked!
14. Good night, and Good luck, Hoyas.
LPP
Georgetown Sweeps the BIG EAST Bulldog Mascot Series at Hinkle, Prevailing 60-54
This post-game commentary will be as brief. The Hoyas prevailed and this Dawg below enjoyed a post-game libation at The Bulldog Tavern on campus as his team revels in their victory for a few hours and travels back from Indianapolis.
1. As expected, it wasn’t easy. And it was a bit strange too.
2. Local hero, Indy native DSR, Hoya junior, and ProminentPlayer of the Game, ruined the Senior Nights of all Butler Bulldog seniors, with 16 points and 7 rebounds, a steal off of a Butler defensive board (ProminentPlay of the Game) and 2 critical free throws to end the game. His family and friends celebrated with him and he sported a new hairdo. Good timing for the change, D’Vauntes!
3. The Hoyas (19-9, 11-6) shut down Kellen Dunham and Roosevelt Jones (7 points) and the Butler Bulldogs (21-9, 11-6) as planned, despite Dunham’s brief flurry of scoring (8 total points). Butler relied on forward Kameron Woods (15) and guard Alex Barlow (13) for the majority of its points.
4. Jabril scored the first 9 points of the game for the Hoyas then went silent, with 4 assists, 1 block and 0 rebounds.
5. The Butler Dawgs out rebounded the Hoyas, 39-20, and at the same time shot a woeful 45.5 % from the free throw line.
6. The Hoyas committed only 10 turnovers (to Butler’s 15) and shot 86.7% (13 of 15) from the free throw line, 46.5% from the field and 41.2% from the arc.
7. My ideal starting lineup didn’t pan out but Mikael Hopkins got early and many (19) minutes and played well. He had 4 blocks of the team’s 9, 6 points and 6 boards. Josh Smith got some key points in the second half off of effective passes inside (10 total) but still suffered from fouls 4 in 20 minutes), had 2 rebounds. Aaron Bowen too played well in the few minutes that he played (14) and hit a key 3-pointer with his trademark high arc.
8. The game was a physical BIG EAST battle, won by the Hoyas but well fought by both teams. Pride was clearly on the line.
9. Previously injured Butler Bulldog Andrew Chrabascz played and fairly well but not a difference maker, with 8 points and 0 for 6 from the line.
10. The Hoyas now must beat Seton Hall on Senior Day with a chance to seal second place in conference and by next week would likely be ranked in the AP and Coaches Polls. This matters for NCAA tournament seeding and more so for momentum entering the BET.
11. Finally, except for a surprisingly strong outing for point guard Tre Campbell, the Hoya freshmen struggled again, and hopefully will regain form, soon. Copeland scored 5 with 3 boards and 3 blocks in 30 minutes, Paul White looked especially out of sorts, at 0 for 5 in 13 minutes.
12. Bradley Hayes entered the game, briefly, twice, for a total of 1 minute!
13. Roy Hibbert cheered his alma mater on from the sidelines, and it worked!
14. Good night, and Good luck, Hoyas.
LPP