George Washington Women’s Basketball Defeats Delaware, extends Winning Streak too Four
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Introduction:
The George Washington University (GW) women’s basketball team secured a 63-59 victory over the University of Delaware on December 10, 2023, marking their fourth consecutive win – the program’s longest winning streak since the 2022-23 season. https://gwsports.com/news/2023/12/10/womens-basketball-revolutionaries-defeat-blue-hens-63-59.aspx The game showcased a strong offensive performance led by Sara Lewis, and a resilient defensive effort that has characterized the team’s recent success.
Game summary
The Revolutionaries established an early lead, fueled by a dominant first quarter from Sara Lewis, who scored 10 of GW’s 18 points. GW continued to build on this momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Delaware 11-8 to take a 29-21 lead into halftime. https://gwsports.com/news/2023/12/10/womens-basketball-revolutionaries-defeat-blue-hens-63-59.aspx
Despite Delaware’s efforts to close the gap in the second half, GW maintained control of the game. Key three-pointers from Kamari Sims and Gabby Reynolds proved crucial in securing the victory.
Key Player Performances
* Sara Lewis: Led all scorers with a career-high 22 points and added 7 rebounds and 2 steals. https://gwsports.com/news/2023/12/10/womens-basketball-revolutionaries-defeat-blue-hens-63-59.aspx
* Kamari Sims: Contributed 16 points, including crucial shots down the stretch. https://gwsports.com/news/2023/12/10/womens-basketball-revolutionaries-defeat-blue-hens-63-59.aspx
* Gabby Reynolds: scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. https://gwsports.com/news/2023/12/10/womens-basketball-revolutionaries-defeat-blue-hens-63-59.aspx
* Tanah Becker: Led the team in rebounding with 8 boards. https://gwsports.com/news/2023/12/10/womens-basketball-revolutionaries-defeat-blue-hens-63-59.aspx
Team Statistics and Trends
With this win, GW’s record improves to 6-5 overall. During their four-game winning streak, the Revolutionaries have demonstrated improved defensive play, limiting opponents to an average of 54 points per game and outscoring them by an average of 8.8 points.https://gwsports.com/news/2023/12/10/womens-basketball-revolutionaries-defeat-blue-hens-63-59.aspx
Looking ahead
The George Washington women’s basketball team will continue their season on Sunday, December 17, 2023, against American University, a fellow DMV (DC, Maryland, virginia) opponent. The game will be played at 2:00 p.m. and broadcast on ESPN+.[https[https
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