LAKEWOOD, NJ (Dec. 18, 2023) - After a tumultuous two weeks which saw numerous cancelations and postponements, Georgian Court Women's Basketball is ready to return to action.

Opponent
No. 25 Assumption Greyhounds (6-2, 2-2 NE10)

Where
Lakewood, NJ - GCU Wellness Center

When
Tuesday, Dec. 19 - 12 p.m. 

How to Watch
• Tuesday'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

Previously vs. Assumption
• The Lions and Greyhounds have some history together.
• All-time GCU is just 1-4 against Assumption. That win came in December of 2021.
• These two teams met last year on the exact same day, Dec. 19. That was a win for Assumption 72-29. GCU shot just 20% for the game.

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court finally got back on the court Sunday at New Haven. It was their first game in 15 days.
• Things didn't start well for the Lions who got down 33-7 after the first quarter.
• They did pick it up over the final 30 minutes and were outscored by just three the rest of the way.
• Niyell McCargo picked up her first career double-double scoring 18 points with 12 rebounds, both career-highs.
• Safitau Kolliegbo was also in double-figures with 11 points. 

CACC Leaders
• Safiatu Kolliegbo is fifth in the league scoring 14.5 points per game. 
• Karissa Smedley is ninth in the CACC with 2.9 offensive rebounds per game. 
• The Lions are seventh in rebounding grabbing 37.1 per game. 
• GCU is also eighth with 7.2 steals per game. 

Who's Hot?
• Niyell McCargo set career-highs with 18 points and 12 boards at New Haven. Her first career double-double. 
• Safiatu Kolliegbo has double-digit points in seven of eight games this season. 
• Samantha Jones has scored seven points in back-to-back games. 
• Karissa Smedley has scored eight or more points in two of her last three games and has 24 rebounds during that stretch. 

Individual Milestones
• Erika Aspajo is one three-pointer away from 50. 
• Safiatu Kolliegbo will hit 50 rebounds with two more. 
• Leah Snisky is four rebounds shy of 50. 
• Niyell McCargo needs four points to get to 50. 

About Assumption
• Assumption has long been one of the top defensive teams in the country and that has continued in 2023-24. 
• The Greyhounds are second in the nation allowing teams to shoot just 31% from the floor and sixth allowing just 51.1 points per game.
• This season, Assumption is 6-2 and currently ranked 25th in the WBCA top-25 coaches poll.
• They've won two straight and are 3-0 against CACC teams and 2-2 playing away from home.
• They Greyhounds themselves are shooting 43.4% overall and scoring 68 points per game.
• Assumption is a +3 per game in turnovers thus far this season and their 1.4 assist:turnover ration is third in the country.
• Marina Callahan is leading the team scoring 16.1 points per game. Her 59.5% field goal percentage is 13th-highest in Division II.
• Molly Stokes is also in double-figures scoring 13.5 points per game. Her 15 three-pointers lead the team.
• Kaijhe Hall is scoring 9.9 points with 8.4 assists per game.
• Amanda Mieczkowski has 50 assists and her 6.2 assists per game rank sixth in the nation.