12/8/2004

BOX SCORE

WASHINGTON, D.C.--The George Mason Patriots (2-3) hit 16 straight free throws, including eight straight down the stretch to hold on for a 70-62 win over the Georgetown University women's basketball team (2-4). Hoya freshman Kieraah Marlow (Coatesville, Pa./ Coatesville) led all scorers with 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting. Varda Tamoulianis (Sr., Moscow, Russia/ Academy of Labour and Social Relations) recorded her second double-double of the season with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

The Patriots showcased a balanced offensive attack with four players scoring in double figures. Keyhana Wakefield led the team with 16 points, and Jen Daniels followed with 15. Lauren Hediger and Moni Akintunde had 14 and 13 points respectively. By contrast, Marlow and Tamoulianis scored just under two thirds of the Hoyas points.

The Hoyas started the game shooting well and playing good defense, commanding a lead as large as twelve points early in the first half. When the Hoyas lost their hot hand, the Patriots took advantage with a barrage of long bombs. George Mason finished the half with seven three pointers and a five point lead.

The Hoyas defended the three point line more effectively in the second half, and fought back to regain the lead with four and a half minutes left in the game. The Patriots, fueled by five straight points by Daniels, regained a four-point lead with two minutes to play. The Hoyas were unable to score and turned to fouling, at which point Daniels and Wakefield hit four of four free throws each to seal the victory.

The Hoyas slightly out shot the Patriots 35%-33%, but were beaten from the three-point (38%-27%) and free throw (81%-67%) lines. The Hoyas held the rebounding edge 49-41.

The Hoyas will return to action against Lafayette at 2 p.m. in the front end of a Georgetown basketball doubleheader at McDonough Gym. The Hoya men will face San Jose State in the nightcap at 5 p.m.