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Basketball Heads To Delaware in CACC South Clash

LAKEWOOD, NJ (Feb. 13, 2024) - Georgian Court Men's Basketball has a midweek matchup this week down south in Delaware.

Opponent
Goldey-Beacom Lightning (13-10, 8-3 CACC)

Where
Wilmington, DE - Joseph West Jones Center

When
Wednesday, Feb. 14 - 8 p.m.

How to Watch
• Wednesday'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. 

Previously vs. Goldey-Beacom
• Last year was the first time ever that Georgian Court defeated Goldey-Beacom. They took them down on the road 70-62.
• The Lightning have since returned the favor with back-to-back wins, including one this season.
• All-time the Lions are 1-18 against Goldey-Beacom.
• Earlier this season, Georgian Court put up a fight against the first-place Lightning, falling by six, 84-78. They trailed by just four at the break, but GBC pushed that to 18 midway through the second half. Georgian Court's push late in the game ran out of time.
• Justin Harper nearly had a double-double with 16 points and eight rebounds. 
• Donavin Crawford was 3-3 from three and scored 15.

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court had two games come down to the wire last week. They fell at home against Holy Family by three, 63-60 in the midweek.
• On the road at Bridgeport, GCU was up 15 in the first half, but that lead came crashing down as Bridgeport stormed back for a 78-74 win.
• Tied at 73 with 2:06 left, Bridgeport hit a three to reclaim the lead and held on after the Lions had a chance to tie or take the lead in the final 30 seconds. 

Who's Hot?
• Clint Wright, Jr. has 10+ points in 10 straight games and 20+ in three of his last four. 
• Anthony Rivera is 30 for his last 43 over five games scoring more than 14points per game. His 19 against Holy Family are a new GCU high. 
• Donavin Crawford was in double-figures against Bridgeport scoring 11 and was 6-6 at the FT line. 

CACC Leaders
• Clint Wright, Jr. is second in the CACC shooting 43.2% from three.
• Wright, Jr. is also fifth scoring 16.9 points per game.  
• Anthony Rivera's 1.4 steals per game are in the top-15. 
• At the free throw line, Georgian Court is up to 71%, good for fifth in the CACC. 

Individual Milestones
• Clint Wright, Jr. continues his assault on the GCU record books. He is now 42 points away from second all-time at GCU.  
• Hassan Jackson is five rebounds away from 100. 
• Anthony Rivera needs seven points to get to 200 and two rebounds for 100. 

About Goldey-Beacom
• Goldey-Beacom is leading the CACC South Division at 8-3 and are 13-10 overall.
• GBC has dropped two straight though and are 0-2 in February. 
• At home, the Lightning are 6-3 this season. 
• The Lightning can put up points, 84 per game, second-most in the league. They also give up a ton, 83.5 which is the most allowed in the CACC. 
• On the year, GBC is leading the conference shooting 38.7% from behind the arc, but they're also second in free throw attempts per game. 
• The team has five in double-figures led by Zayon Marsh with 17.5 points per game. He's shooting 53.4% from the floor. His 7.9 rebounds also lead the team. 
• Nazim Derry is also scoring 15.7 and Ayshion Centeno is at 14.1. Centeno is over 40% from three while Damani Thomas has hit 53 from deep and connects at a 39% rate. 
• Goldey-Beacom is turning the ball over 15 times per game, and have an even turnover margin.
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Players Mentioned

Donavin Crawford

#4 Donavin Crawford

G
6' 4"
Redshirt Sophomore
Hassan  Jackson

#5 Hassan Jackson

F
6' 3"
Sophomore
Clint Wright, Jr.

#11 Clint Wright, Jr.

G
6' 2"
Senior
Justin Harper

#15 Justin Harper

G/F
6' 5"
Freshman
Anthony Rivera

#33 Anthony Rivera

G
6' 3"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Donavin Crawford

#4 Donavin Crawford

6' 4"
Redshirt Sophomore
G
Hassan  Jackson

#5 Hassan Jackson

6' 3"
Sophomore
F
Clint Wright, Jr.

#11 Clint Wright, Jr.

6' 2"
Senior
G
Justin Harper

#15 Justin Harper

6' 5"
Freshman
G/F
Anthony Rivera

#33 Anthony Rivera

6' 3"
Sophomore
G