George Washington Women’s Basketball Prepares for A-10 Second Round Showdown Against Rhode Island
HENRICO, Va. – The George Washington women’s basketball team is set to face fifth-seed Rhode Island on Thursday in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship. The game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Revolutionaries are coming off a dominant 65-44 victory against Loyola Chicago in the first round, where they showcased strength in the paint, outscoring the Ramblers 38-18. GW’s accuracy was on display, shooting 66.7% from inside the arc. The team’s performance was led by Makayla Andrews, who scored a team-high 14 points, surpassing 1,500 career points. Andrews also contributed nine rebounds and a team-leading five assists, helping GW maintain control throughout the game.
This victory marked GW’s first postseason win since the 2022-23 season, when they reached the A-10 quarterfinals before falling to Rhode Island. The upcoming matchup is critical, as the winner will move on to face Saint Joseph’s on Friday, with semi-final games airing nationally on CBS Sports Network.
Rhode Island enters this crucial contest after concluding their season with a loss to GW, shooting just 27.7% from the field in their previous matchup. They hold a 16-15 overall record with an 11-7 mark in A-10 play. Under the guidance of head coach Tammi Reiss, the Rams feature Harismran Kaur, the team’s leading scorer at 12.2 points per game. She is supported offensively by Sophie Phillips and Anaelle Dutat, who contribute 9.7 and 7.8 points per game, respectively.
With both teams vying for a spot in the next round, anticipation builds for an exciting clash in the A-10 tournament.
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