Georgetown University Athletics

WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University women's basketball team defeated the Saint Peter's University Peacocks 97-37 on Sunday afternoon in a nonconference matchup at McDonough Arena. With the win, the Hoyas start the season with a 3-0 record, while the Peacocks drop to 0-2 on the year.
 
Head Coach Darnell Haney

• "I think we did a great job. The team paid attention to the game plan, made their shots and defended at a high level. We knew they had a really good post player, and we wanted to make sure we neutralized her, which I feel we did a decent job of. All in all, it was a great team effort. With 21 assists on 34 made shots, that's what Georgetown basketball is all about. Kudos to our returners, Destiny, Khia, Brianna and Amanda, and our newcomers did a fantastic job with Stella, Kendall and Bo all stepping up. I'm just excited about the win, we're going to celebrate today and then move forward."

How it Happened

• It rained 3-pointers in the first quarter for the Blue & Gray as GU took a quick lead and never looked back.
• A layup from senior Brianna Byars at the 7:32 mark sparked a 15-0 run that included a pair of triples from junior Destiny Agubata.
• Two more 3-pointers and a layup from senior Khia Miller closed out the quarter as the Blue & Gray held the commanding 27-9 lead.
• The duo of Miller and junior Amanda Ajobiewe would build the lead to as much as 24 early in the second quarter, and the momentum would not stop.
• A 3-pointer from freshman Bo Frost began an 18-0 run to close out the half leading 58-18.
• A pair of triples began the second half for the Blue & Gray with Byars and Agubata both hitting from downtown.
• The game would settle in, but the Hoyas never relinquished the momentum as GU led by as much as 49 at one point.
• The Peacocks would make a bucket in the final second to make it 77-32 after three quarters of action.
• Saint Peter's struck first in the fourth, but it would be their only field goal of the stanza.
• Georgetown came roaring back with a 14-0 run and outscored the Peacocks 20-3 over the final eight minutes.
• At the final buzzer, the Hoyas had the 97-37 victory.

Of Note

• Agubata led the way with a career-best tying 24 points as well as six boards, she was an impressive 5-9 from beyond the arc.
• Miller managed 17 points going 5-5 at the line, while Byars added 13 points and a squad-high eight rebounds.
• Freshman Kendall Perry rounded out those in double figures with 13 points and six rebounds.
• The Blue & Gray shot an impressive 58.6% (34-58) from the field and 45.8% (11-24) from three.
• Georgetown allowed the Peacocks to shoot just 28.3% (13-46) on the afternoon.
• GU outrebounded Saint Peter's, 45-17, and Georgetown forced 14 Peacock turnovers on six steals.
• The 58 points in a half were the most in at least 35 years for the Blue & Gray.
• Georgetown also had an impressive eight triples in the first half.
• Carys Roy and Ineivi Plata led the way with 12 points apiece as the two Peacocks in double figures.

Up Next

• The Hoyas will hit the road on Wednesday as the squad makes the short trip to George Washington for a 6 p.m. nonconfernce matchup at the Smith Center. 
• The contest will be broadcast live on ESPN+, and live stats will be available at GUHoyas.com.