Georgetown holds off No. 21 Butler

D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera made two key free throws with 6.2 seconds left to help the Georgetown Hoyas hold off the 21st-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 60-54, on Tuesday.

Butler pulled within 56-54 on Alex Barlow's layup with 52.1 seconds remaining. Following an empty possession for each team, Joshua Smith missed the front end of a one-on-one.

Kameron Woods came down with the defensive rebound but Smith-Rivera snuck up from behind for the steal. Smith-Rivera made both foul shots to give Georgetown a 58-54 edge. Tre Campbell then recorded another steal before making two free throws.

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