WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University women's basketball team downed the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 78-68 on Saturday evening in GU's nonconference finale at McDonough Arena. With the win, the Hoyas improve to 7-5 on the season, while the Hawks drop to 4-10 on the year.
 
Head Coach Darnell Haney

• "Tonight was what I expected. We got a long break for Christmas, longer than usual. We tried to get some practices in after they came back, but it's a short amount of time, so I'm glad we got the win. Kudos to UMES, they did a great job of doing what they were trying to do. They got us in some foul trouble early, and were able to get back in the game by attacking and getting to the rim. But overall, we're good. Now we need get prepared for Monday's game. We'll be ready."

How it Happened

• The Hoyas held a small advantage for much of the first quarter as a 5-0 run by freshman Jaeda Wilson made it 12-8 at the 4:26 mark.
• UMES came back late and managed to knot it at 14 late as the squads were tied after one.
• A triple from graduate student Siobhan Ryan opened the scoring in the second quarter, but the Hawks answered back and took a four-point lead 21-17.
• Junior Victoria Rivera came down and took matters into her own hands, getting the bucket and the foul to spark an 11-0 run for the Hoyas including triples from both freshman Khadee Hession and junior Modesti McConnell.
• The Hawks cut it to three in the final minute, but another 3-pointer by McConnell made it 35-29 going into the break.
• Early in the second half, UMES made it a two-point game before a corner three from Rivera sparked the 14-4 run. Graduate student Kelsey Ransom was dominant with a three-point play off of a steal and two triples during the run.
• Despite the momentum, the Hoyas could not pull away as the squad led 63-55 at the end of the third quarter.
• The fourth quarter began with points from Ransom, and Georgetown managed to keep the Hawks at bay as GU took the 78-68 victory.

Of Note

• Ransom led the way with 29 points, six rebounds, seven assists and one steal.
• Rivera was also in double figures scoring 13 points and pulling down three boards.
• The Blue & Gray shot 47.8% (22-46) from the field, and held the Hawks to 40.3% (27-67) shooting in the contest.
• Georgetown was outrebounded b yUMES, 37-33, and forced 15 Hawk turnovers on 10 steals.
• Ce'Nara Skanes scored 14 points as one of three Hawks in double figures.
• Georgetown closed out nonconference play with a record of 7-4.

Up Next

• Georgetown will return to BIG EAST Conference play on Monday as the squad hosts the Xavier Musketeers at McDonough Arena.
• The opening tip is scheduled for 7 p.m.
• Fans can tune in to hear Jeremy Huber and Martin Bahar on the BIG EAST Digital Network on FloSports.
• Live stats will be available at GUHoyas.com.
• Tickets can be purchased at GUHoyas.com/tickets. Additionally, Georgetown students as well as GU faculty and staff will be admitted for free for all games at McDonough Arena with a valid GoCard.