Preview: Butler Bulldogs at Georgetown Hoyas WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the muddled middle of the Big East standings will meet Wednesday when the Butler Bulldogs visit the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena. Both teams enter with identical 13-13 overall records, though Georgetown holds a 13-12 mark. The Feb. 18 matchup is a quick rematch of a Jan. 31 game in Indianapolis, which the Hoyas won 77-64. In that contest, Georgetown’s KJ Lewis scored 17 points while Butler’s Michael Ajayi was held to six. Butler seeks to halt a six-game skid, its most recent a 63-56 home loss to Seton Hall on Sunday. The Bulldogs’ struggles have persisted despite strong individual efforts from Ajayi, who scored 21 points in that defeat. The forward has been a consistent contributor, posting a 19-rebound performance at Marquette on Feb. 7 and averaging 17.4 points over his last five games. Georgetown looks to rebound from a narrow 79-75 road loss at then-Connecticut on Saturday, a game in which Lewis erupted for a season-high 24 points. The guard has been a catalyst for the Hoyas, averaging 20.2 points over his last five outings. His scoring surge has provided a vital boost for a Georgetown team that has won three of its last five. The game features a contrast in momentum. The Hoyas have shown resilience with recent wins over Creighton and Providence, while the Bulldogs are searching for their first victory since Jan. 23. Butler’s defense, which allowed Georgetown to shoot 50% from the field in the first meeting, will need significant improvement. Wednesday’s result could prove pivotal for seeding in the upcoming Big East tournament, with both clubs clustered in the conference standings. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. Georgetown will visit Seton Hall next on Saturday, while Butler will host Xavier on Feb. 21.