Georgetown Improves to 5-0 After Dominant Win Over Wagner

(Washington, DC ) The Georgetown Hoyas picked up a 92-75 win over the Wagner Seahawks on Saturday afternoon, moving to 5-0 on the season. Malik Mack led the Hoyas with 18 points, while Jaden Baker paced Wagner with 22.

Hoya Starters Step Up

All five Georgetown starters finished in double figures. Mack led the group with 18 points. Julius Halaifonua added 16, Caleb Williams chipped in 15, Isaiah Abraham scored 12, and KJ Lewis finished with 10.

Seahawks Strike First

Wagner opened the game with some early momentum. Bryan Akanamu knocked down a jumper with 17:54 left in the first half to give the Seahawks a 5-2 lead. Jaden Baker followed with another jumper at the 17:20 mark, pushing their lead to 7-4. It turned out to be the last lead Wagner held.

Hoyas Take Control

Georgetown settled in quickly. Jeremiah Williams sank two free throws to put the Hoyas ahead 9-7 with 15:09 remaining in the half, and they never looked back. The Hoyas broke the game open with a 12-0 run, capped by a three-point play from Kayvaun Mulready that pushed the lead to 40-18, their largest of the night with two minutes to go in the half. Georgetown went into the break up 44-27 and kept a comfortable double-digit lead throughout the second half on the way to the 92-75 win.

After the game, I spoke with Head Coach Ed Cooley about the strong start and how the team maintained its momentum throughout the afternoon.

Box Score

What’s Next

Georgetown, now 5-0, will take on Dayton at the 2025 Terry’s Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational on Thursday, November 27. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM.

Mary Anna Asare Calls Game as VCU Takes Down Howard in a Thriller

Richmond, VA The VCU Women’s Basketball team defeated the Howard Bison 69 to 66 on Monday evening to pick up their second straight win. Howard came into the matchup undefeated. The Rams were led by Mary Anna Asare, who finished with 25 points, including the game-winning layup. Zennia Thomas led the Bison with 25 points.

Bison Grab the Lead Early but Never Get It Back

A three pointer from Zoe Stewart with 7 minutes and 56 seconds left in the first quarter put Howard up 5 to 4. Zennia Thomas followed with two free throws to extend the lead to 10 to 8. That would be Howard’s biggest lead of the night and the last time the Bison were in front. Ann Zachariah knocked down a jumper to tie the game and that sparked the shift in momentum. VCU closed the quarter strong with two free throws from Mary Anna Asare and a buzzer beating three pointer that pushed the Rams ahead 22 to 15.

Rams Go On a Huge Run

The Rams kept rolling in the second quarter. A three pointer from Katarina Knezevic gave VCU its biggest lead of the game and capped a 13 to 0 run as the Rams went up 30 to 15 with 8 minutes and 7 seconds remaining. Howard responded as a three from Zoe Stewart cut the lead to 7, making it 30 to 23 with just over three minutes left in the half. Mary Anna Asare knocked down a jumper at the buzzer and VCU took a 34 to 25 lead into halftime.

Bison Narrow the Gap

Howard chipped away at the lead in the third quarter. Two free throws from Ariella Henigan cut the Rams lead to 49 to 47 with 1 minute and 36 seconds to go in the period. VCU held a 53 to 49 lead heading into the fourth. The Bison continued to push in the final quarter. A free throw by Nile Miller tied the game at 66 with 17 seconds left.

Mary Anna Asare Delivers in the Clutch

With the game on the line, Mary Anna Asare attacked the basket and finished a layup through contact with 4 seconds remaining to put the Rams up 68 to 66. She calmly knocked down the free throw to extend the lead to 69 to 66. Howard had one last chance, but Zennia Thomas missed a jumper at the buzzer and the Rams held on for the 69 to 66 win.

What’s Next

VCU (3-1) will hit the road and face Colorado in the North Shore Showcase in Hawaii on November 22. Tipoff is set for 7:30 pm.

VCU Women’s Basketball Downs Maine 81-77 Behind Multiple Career Nights

The VCU Women’s Basketball team defeated the Maine Black Bears 81–77 on Friday night to move to 2–1 on the season. Prior to Friday’s matchup, the two programs had not met since January 1, 2013. The Rams played without their leading scorer, Mary-Anna Asare, who averages 18 points per game this year. She was sidelined after suffering an injury in the loss to Villanova last week.

VCU was led by Katarina Knezevic, who scored 19 points. Maine’s Kaliyah Sain had a standout night for the Black Bears with 26 points.

Career Nights for Knezevic, Zachariah, Griffin, and Augustin

The Rams saw four players post career highs. Knezevic finished with 19 points, Ann Zachariah added 16, Cyriah Griffin also scored 16, and Patricia Augustin contributed 12. All four set new personal bests in scoring.

Maine Controls the First Half

The game was tied at 8 with 5 minutes left in the first quarter before Maine made its move. After a jumper from Zachariah cut the lead to 12–10, the Black Bears went on a 7–0 run, their largest of the night, sparked by baskets from Lizzy Gruber and Adrianna Smith and capped by a three-pointer from Sain with 17 seconds left in the quarter.

A buzzer-beating jumper from Daija Preston helped VCU trim the deficit, but the Rams still trailed 19–12 at the end of the first quarter.

Maine continued its strong play in the second quarter. A layup from Sain gave the Black Bears their largest lead of the night at 27–15 with just under six minutes remaining.

VCU responded with a 7–0 run led by Griffin, who scored five points during the stretch. Knezevic added a jumper to pull the Rams within 27–22 with 3:52 left in the half.

Rams Close the Second and Third Quarters with Big Runs

A layup by Sain put Maine ahead 32–22 with just over three minutes left in the second quarter. The Rams answered again, closing the half on an 8–0 run. Augustin’s layup with 13 seconds remaining cut the Maine lead to 32–30 at the break.

VCU picked up right where it left off. A layup from Griffin tied the game at 32, and Knezevic followed with a jumper to give the Rams their first lead of the night with 8:40 to play in the third quarter.

The Rams continued to build momentum as the quarter progressed. A late surge featuring a three-pointer from Augustin, a layup from Preston, and a three-pointer from Zachariah helped VCU close the third quarter on another 8–0 run and take a 60–50 lead.

VCU maintained control throughout the fourth quarter and held on for the 81–77 victory.

What’s Next

VCU, now 2–1, will host Howard on Monday, November 17. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.