Iwuchukwu and Lewis score 17 each, Georgetown beats Butler 77-64

Updated: Jan 31, 2027, 03:04 pm

INDIANAPOLIS -- — Vincent Iwuchukwu and KJ Lewis scored 17 points each in Georgetown's 77-64 win against Butler on Saturday.

Iwuchukwu added six rebounds for the Hoyas (12-10, 4-7 Big East Conference). Lewis was 5 of 9 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line and added three steals. Malik Mack had 14 points and shot 5 for 12, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc.

The Bulldogs (13-9, 4-7) were led in scoring by Jamie Kaiser Jr., who finished with 19 points. Finley Bizjack added 16 points and two steals for Butler.

Georgetown took the lead with 10:35 left in the first half and did not trail again. Lewis led his team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 43-39 at the break. Georgetown extended its lead to 55-46 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. Iwuchukwu scored a team-high 10 points in the second half.

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