Sydney Buck drives with the ball to her left in a game earlier this year. Collegian file photo.
The Butler University women’s basketball team suffered their second close loss at home this weekend, falling to Georgetown University 58-52 at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Jan. 22.
Butler jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter, but Georgetown answered with a 10-0 run to begin the second quarter. The Hoyas led at the half 28-21, behind Georgetown sophomore Dionna White’s 13 first half points.
The Bulldogs fought back in the third quarter. Butler answered Georgetown with a 10-2 run to end the quarter and take the lead 39-38.