Georgetown Softball Faces Butler in BIG EAST Showdown This Weekend
Georgetown Softball faces Butler University this weekend, continuing BIG EAST play with three games set at the Mount Vernon Softball Complex. After a recent loss to James Madison and a mixed series against Creighton, the Hoyas aim to improve their 14-17 overall record (7-8 BIG EAST) against the Bulldogs, who stand at 17-16 (9-6 BIG EAST). Friday's game starts at 3 p.m., followed by Saturday at 1 p.m., and Sunday at noon. Senior Dayanara Campos leads the team after a strong performance recently, setting a career home run record for the program.
By the Numbers- Georgetown's Dayanara Campos has 31 career home runs, becoming the all-time leader for the Hoyas.
- Brooke Rebhan leads the team with a .345 batting average and 39 hits.
- Butler's Makena Alexander has 46 RBIs and ranks third in the BIG EAST with 11 home runs.
Georgetown trails Butler historically with a 6-19 record, including a recent series sweep by Butler last season, highlighting the competitive challenge the Hoyas face this weekend.
State of Play- Georgetown is coming off a 1-2 series against Creighton and a narrow loss to James Madison.
- Butler recently struggled with three consecutive losses against UConn, challenging their momentum.
If Georgetown can capitalize on their home advantage and key players' performances, they may shift the series history in their favor, potentially gaining momentum for the remainder of the season.
Bottom LineThis weekend's series against Butler is crucial for Georgetown to bolster their standings in the BIG EAST and rebuild confidence after recent losses, making it imperative for them to secure at least two victories.
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