LAKEWOOD, NJ (Nov. 26, 2023) - Georgian Court Women's Basketball finally returns to their home court for the 2023-24 home opener Monday in nonconference action. 

Opponent
Lock Haven Bald Eagles (2-1, 0-0 PSAC)

Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Wellness Center

When
Monday, Nov. 20 - 7 p.m. at Fordham
Tuesday, Nov. 21 - 5:30 p.m. at University of the District of Columbia

How to Watch
• Monday's game is available to watch via a free to view broadcast on the GCU portal of the CACC Digital Network powered by HUDL. Links for videos and live stats can be found above and on the Lions Basketball schedule page. 

Ticketing
$8 - Adults (cash, $9 online/mobile payment)
$5 - Seniors 65 and over (cash, $6 online/mobile payment)
$5 - Children 12 and under (cash, $6 online/mobile payment)
Children under 5 - Free
GCU Students - Free

Go 4 Gold Cancer Awareness
• This is the Lions Go 4 Gold Cancer Awareness Game. The Lions will be wearing gold shoe laces in recognition of childhood cancer awareness.
• Additionally, the Chase Ryan Olsen Foundation will be in attendance.
• Donation tables will be set up outside the arena with the Lions accepting donations to go towards raising money for the Go 4 Gold Foundation and Chase Ryan Olsen Foundation. 

Previously vs. Lock Haven
• All-time Georgian Court is 0-4 against Lock Haven.
• This will be their first meeting since 2016.
• Each team has been home twice in the series history.
• Since joining NCAA Division II, GCU is 02- with losses in 2015 and 2016. 

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court completed a season-opening five-game road trip at the University of the District of Columbia.
• GCU fell to the Firebirds 80-53 in the nations capital.
• The shorthanded Lions played only eight and all eight were true freshmen.
• Safiatu Kolliegbo led GCU with 16 points with six rebounds.
• Karissa Smedley had an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. 

Individual Milestones
• Erika Aspajo is one three-pointer away from 50. 
• Paula Perez-Fabregas needs eight points to reach 100.
• Leah Snisky is four rebounds shy of 50. 

CACC Leaders
• Safiatu Kolliegbo is sixth in the league scoring 16 points per game. She also third in three-pointers, free throws and field goals made.
• Marta Guilera and Karissa Smedley each have 2.6 offensive rebounds per game which ranks eighth. 
• Smedley is also eighth with four blocks. 
• With 15.2 offensive rebounds per game, the Lions rank second in the league.
• GCU is fourth in total rebounds at 38.2. 

Who's Hot?
• Karissa Smedley recorded her first career-double-double at UDC Tuesday night.
• Safiatu Kolliegbo has double-digit points in four of five games this season.
• Niyell McCargo has scored nine points in two of her last three games and is 9-20 over that stretch.
• Marta Guilera pulled down a season-high eight rebounds at UDC.

About Lock Haven
• After dropping their season opener, the Bald Eagles have won two straight and are 2-1 overall.
• Lock Haven is shooting 48% overall which is 10th in Division II.
• They're also getting to the foul line attempting 24.3 free throws per contest. 
• Jenadia Jordan is the teams go-to on offense scoring nearly 20 points per game.
• Lock Haven likes to work inside and have attempted just 32 three-pointers in three games.
• The Bald Eagles have had trouble holding on to the ball and are averaging 21.7 per game, but also forcing 20.
• Madaline Evans leads the team with 7.3 rebounds to go along with 8.7 points per game.