LAKEWOOD, NJ.(FEB.17TH, 2026) - Georgian Court Women's Basketball had four players in double digits, which would lead them to a 78-59 win over Chestnut Hill.
How it Happened
• Lions shot 48.1% in the game compared to 31.7% from Chestnut Hill.
• Second chance points were neck and neck CHC with 13 and GCU with 12.
• Lions had 29 bench points and the Griffins had 20.
1st Half
• The Lions started hot with an 8-0 run in the first three minutes.
• A layup from Chestnut Hills
Kourin Carew gave the Griffins their first points of the game.
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Amyah Bray answered with eight straight points to extend the lead to 12.
• Going into the second quarter, the Lions led 22-10.
• Lions opened with two back-to-back baskets from
Niyell McCargo.
• GCU had another strong quarter, bringing in 17 points.
• They led by 13 going into the half.
2nd Half
• Griffins came out with two back-to-back layups from
Sara Tamoun.
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Maria Stanescu came in off the bench and hit a big three with five minutes remaining in the third
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Amyah Bray closed out the quarter with a layup to put them up 17.
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Maria Stanescu had her second three-pointer with eight minutes remaining, to help keep GCU ahead.
•With two minutes remaining,
Karissa Smedley's two points sealed the game, and the Lions won 78-57.
Lion Stat Leaders
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Imani Gillette led with 17 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.
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Niyell McCargo had 16 points and three assists.
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Amyah Bray had 15 points.
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Karissa Smedley had 12 points, four steals, and three assists.
For the Griffins
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Sara Tamoun had 25 points.
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Kourin Carew had 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Up Next
•Lions are on the road Saturday at Dominican tip-off is at 1 pm.
