WASHINGTON D.C. - The Butler men's soccer team was forced into a defensive stance against a strong No. 12 Georgetown side, eventually falling by the final score of 5-0. The Hoyas (6-1-1, 3-0-0 BIG EAST) scored once in the first half and then tacked on four in the second, allowing the Bulldogs (1-6-1, 1-2-0 BIG EAST) only one shot on goal throughout the match.
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Key Moments
- 31' | Georgetown attacks right up the middle, maneuvering around Butler's defensive line and sliding a shot under Caleb Norris. The Hoyas are up, 1-0.
**Halftime**
- 52' | A hard and low Georgetown cross, just feet in front of the goal, ricochets off a Butler defender directly into the net. The Hoyas are up by two.
- 67' | The Hoyas score from 12 yards out into the left side of the net.
- 76' | Butler's defense loses the ball just outside the area and three quick passes from the Hoyas sets up a fourth goal.
- 81' | A Georgetown service from the left side of the box finds a foot on the far post and the volley puts the Hoyas up five.
Bulldog Bits
- Six Bulldogs registered one shot in the match, as Nick Graziano produced Butler's only shot on goal.
- Caleb Norris made three saves in goal for Butler.
Up Next
Butler begins a three-game homestand as IUPUI visits the Sellick Bowl on Tuesday, October 3.