Waterbury, CT. (Jan.3rd, 2026) -After a game with 12 lead changes, the Lions secured a 69-60 victory against Post.

1st Quarter
•It was a slow start for both teams in Waterbury, CT, on Saturday, as neither scored in the first three minutes of the game.
• Jade Dickson scored a layup to put the Lions on the board.
• Scoring went back and forth in the first quarter, and GCU entered the second down three.
• Although the Lions trailed going into the second, they shot 30% better than the Eagles in the first. 

2nd Quarter
•Niyell McCargo knocked down a jumper, and Jade Dickson followed with a layup to put the Lions ahead.  
• The Lions led by as much as five in the last minute. 
• The Post Eagles tied the game in the final minute, sending it into halftime even.

Third Quarter
• The Lions strung together several plays to take the lead.
• Imani Gillette sparked the run with a jumper followed by a layup.
• Karissa Smedley was in complete control, converting a layup for her 15th of the day.
• The Lions went scoreless over the final two minutes of the third quarter, allowing the Eagles to reclaim the lead. The Eagles led by three. 

Fourth Quarter
• Despite starting the quarter behind, the Lions regained the lead quickly. 
• Georgian Court outscored the Eagles 21-9 in the last 10 minutes. 
• GCU shot 66.7% compared to the Eagles 18.8%. 

Lion Stat Leaders
• Karrisa Smedley scored 25 points, had 12 rebounds, and five assists. 
• Imani Gillette had 15 points.
• Samantha Jones had 10 points. 

For the Eagles
• Alyssa Rossignol had 24 points.
• Tiara Tyson had 10 points. 
• Jasmine Day-Cox had 10 points. 

Up Next
The Lions return on Tuesday at home to face Goldey-Beacom at 12 pm.