LAKEWOOD, NJ (Feb. 21, 2025) - Georgian Court Women's Basketball gets back on the floor with just two games remaining in the regular season. 

Opponent
Jefferson Rams (19-6, 12-2 CACC)

Where
Philadelphia, PA - GallagherCenter

When
Saturday, February 22 - 2 pm

How to Watch
• Saturday's game is available to watch via a free-to-view broadcast on the Jefferson portal of the CACC Digital Network. Live stats are also available on the Lions schedule page.

Previously vs. Jefferson
• Jefferson has been an historically top team in the CACC. They're 33-6 all-time against Georgian Court.
• The Rams have swept each of the last two season series, with Georgian Court last win coming Jan. 5, 2022.
• Earlier this season, Georgian Court was trailing by just four midway through the third quarter.
• Jefferson resounded though outscoring the Lions by 10 the rest of the frame on their way to a 15-point win, 75-60.
• Maria Satnescu and Imani Gillette each scored 13 off the bench. 

Last Time Out
• Georgian Court came on strong late, but couldn't overcome a slow start against the top team in the CACC South, Holy Family.
• Holy Family led 32-19 at the break and went on to win by 12, 67-55.
• Maria Stanescu scored a team-best 12 points with 11 coming from Karissa Smedley. 

Individual Milestones
• Imani Gillette needs 16 points to reach 500 in her career and Jade Dickson is 16 away from 100.
• Niyell McCargo's next game played will be her 50th. 
• Maria Stanescu is one rebound away from 50. 

CACC Leaders
• Niyell McCargo is sitting 22nd in overall field goal percentage and is 12th in CACC-only games. 
• Tyra Lovelock's 2.2 assists per game are 20th and her 3.0 in CACC games is eighth. 
• McCargo is 10th shooting 77.4% at the line in CACC games and Julia Whesper 16th at 72.5%.
• Maria Stanescu is in the top-25 in scoring in CACC-only games at 11.5. Her 33% shooting from behind the arc in league games ranks 11th. 
• Four Lions are in the top-15 in CACC games in steals led by Maria Stanescu's 1.9 which has her ranked fifth.
• Jade Dickson's 44.8% shooting in league games ranks 13th. Her 0.6 blocks is 14th
• The Lions are averaging 23.3 bench points per game, second-most in the CACC.
• Georgian Court is shooting 28.2% from three which ranks seventh and 67.3% at the free throw line, sixth in the league
• GCU is fourth forcing 17.4 turnovers per game and also third with 8.7 steals. 

Who's Hot?
• Niyell McCargo has reached double-figures in four straight games.
• Imani Gillette has five straight double-digit point games and two double-doubles during that span. She was 7-8 against Goldey-Beacom.
• Karissa Smedley has made 13 of her last 14 free throws. 
• Maria Stanescu is averaging nearly 12 points per game in her last five.

CACC Standings
• The top three spots in the CACC South are already clinched by Holy Family, Jefferson and Chestnut Hill. 
• The top four seeds all qualify for the CACC postseason. 
• Georgian Court has a one game lead over Goldey-Beacom for the final playoff spot with two games left to play. 

On the Road
• Georgian Court is finished playing at home during the season.
• The year ends with three straight on the road, thanks in part to last week's postponement at Holy Family.
• Playing away from home hasn't been a bad thing for the Lions who are 5-8 on the road and just 1-10 at home. 

About Jefferson
• Jefferson is red hot, winners of 10 straight. They're 19-6 overall and 12-2 in the CACC. 
• They're currently in second place, one game behind Holy Family for first. 
• In their last four games, Jefferson hasn't allowed more than 50 points.
• On the year, Jefferson is giving up 56.7 points per game, second-best in the CACC.
• The Rams do a good job holding onto the ball as their 15.4 turnovers per game are second-fewest in the CACC.
• On the offensive side, the Rams are scoring 67.1 points per game.
• Cassie Murphy is their post-presence scoring 15.2 points per game. She's an excellent free throw shooter hitting 87% at the line, making 101-116, including 28 in a row.
• Emma Kuczynski is scoring 13.6 per game. She's done damage behind the line shooting nearly 40% from three.
• Murphy is also pulling down nine rebounds per game and Jefferson is a +5.6 on the glass.