WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - A buzzer beater from sophomore Summer Davis propelled the Georgetown University women's basketball's team past the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons 58-56 on Sunday afternoon in nonconference action at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. With the win, the Hoyas improve to 6-3 overall, while the Demon Deacons drop to 9-2 on the year with their second-straight loss. 
 
Head Coach Darnell Haney
 
"Huge effort by our team today. I'm proud of the way Destiny Agubata and Brianna Scott came back from some difficult games that they've had recently. I know Destiny hasn't played the minutes she wants, but she made the most of her minutes today and was a key player for us. At the end of the day, what got us the win was out Georgetown defense. We had multiple stops in a row and that made the difference. We've got to be a little more poised late in the game but I'm so proud of our effort. It's tough to win on the road, and tough to win in the ACC so I'm proud of our group for that. We'll celebrate this today, and then we'll move on and get ready for Saturday."
 
How it Happened

• Georgetown jumped out to a 5-0 lead, but the Demon Deacons answered right back, reeling off seven straight before the media timeout.
• Destiny Agubata stopped the momentum with a jumper from the elbow, but a a 9-2 Wake Forest run to end the quarter made it 16-9 after one.
• Wake Forest would lead by as much as 10 midway through the second quarter, however, Agubata scored five quick points to make it a two-possession game.
• The sophomore knocked down another triple late in the half and the Hoyas trailed 30-26 at the break.
• Graduate student Brianna Scott was active early in the second half with four quick points to cut the WFU advantage to two, 32-30.
• With three minutes remaining in the stanza, Wake led by five but a jumper from Davis sparked a 10-0 run capped off by back-to-back triples from Agubata as the Hoyas led 46-41 going into the final quarter of action.
• A 7-3 run including five points from senior Victoria Rivera began the fourth putting the Hoyas ahead 53-44.
• Wake Forest battled back with six quick points, while a pair of free throws with 1:50 remaining cut the GU advantage to just three points.
• Wake hit a pair of free throws with six seconds to go to retake the lead one last time.
• Georgetown had one possession left. Graduate student Laila Jewett looked across the court and saw a wide open Davis in the corner. She sent the pass and Davis sank it with no hesitation to give the Hoyas the 58-56 victory.  

Of Note

• Agubata had a career night with 18 points, including a 4-4 performance from beyond the arc, to go along with a squad-best seven rebounds, two steals and an assist.
• Scott also scored in double figures with 13 points as well as six rebounds and three assists to her credit.
• The Blue & Gray shot 35.5% (22-62) from the field, but allowed 42.9% (21-49) shooting by Wake Forest.
• GU outrebounded WFU 38-28, and Georgetown forced 18 Demon Deacons turnovers on seven steals.
• Grace Oliver led the Demon Deacons with 17 points as one of two players in double figures.

Up Next

• The Hoyas will return home for a nonconference matchup on Saturday against Delaware State in the first game of a doubleheader with the men's basketball team.
• Tipoff is scheduled for noon at McDonough Arena.
• Saturday's contest will be broadcast live on ESPN+ with Christian Taylor and Benjamin Curtis calling the action.
• Live stats will be available at GUHoyas.com.
• Tickets can be purchased at GUHoyas.com, one ticket will get fans into both games.