Thursday, February 20
Davidson, N.C.
8:00 PM
Davidson College
16-11,11-4Atlantic 10
66
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50
George Mason
23-4,13-3Atlantic 10
1
2
3
4
F
George Mason
16
8
13
13
50
Davidson
19
8
21
18
66
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
‘Cats Win Sixth Straight; Cruise Past Second-Place George Mason
2/20/2025 10:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DAVIDSON – Issy Morgan scored 18 points and Davidson connected on 9-of-21 from long range in a convincing 66-50 victory over George Mason Thursday evening inside John M. Belk Arena.
In addition to handing the Patriots just their fourth loss of the 2024-25 season, the Wildcats move into a tie for third place in the league standings at 11-4, while improving to 16-11 overall.
After George Mason (23-4, 13-3 A-10) went back in front 33-32 early in the third, Davidson responded with eight straight points, which sparked a 16-4 run to close quarter three, highlighted by a Mallorie Haines trey just before the buzzer.
The 'Cats, who led 48-37 entering the final quarter, pushed the margin to as many as 21 at the 3:11 mark, putting the game out of reach.
Millie Prior, Kyra Bruyndoncx and Candice Lienafa finished with 12 points each for Davidson, which held George Mason to just 32.7 percent, including a 3-of-13 clip from behind the arc.
Zahriah Walton led the way for the Patriots with a game-high 20 points while Nalani Kaysia tallied 14 rebounds.
Davidson closed the opening 10 minutes on a 13-5 spurt to lead 19-16 after one.
Both teams struggled offensively in the second quarter, but the 'Cats still managed to build a seven-point lead on separate occasions before going to the half up, 27-24.
The Wildcats finished the night with nine blocks, including seven in the first half.
Up Next
Davidson will play its next two on the road beginning with a 12 p.m. contest at George Washington Sunday.
In addition to handing the Patriots just their fourth loss of the 2024-25 season, the Wildcats move into a tie for third place in the league standings at 11-4, while improving to 16-11 overall.
After George Mason (23-4, 13-3 A-10) went back in front 33-32 early in the third, Davidson responded with eight straight points, which sparked a 16-4 run to close quarter three, highlighted by a Mallorie Haines trey just before the buzzer.
The 'Cats, who led 48-37 entering the final quarter, pushed the margin to as many as 21 at the 3:11 mark, putting the game out of reach.
Millie Prior, Kyra Bruyndoncx and Candice Lienafa finished with 12 points each for Davidson, which held George Mason to just 32.7 percent, including a 3-of-13 clip from behind the arc.
Zahriah Walton led the way for the Patriots with a game-high 20 points while Nalani Kaysia tallied 14 rebounds.
Davidson closed the opening 10 minutes on a 13-5 spurt to lead 19-16 after one.
Both teams struggled offensively in the second quarter, but the 'Cats still managed to build a seven-point lead on separate occasions before going to the half up, 27-24.
The Wildcats finished the night with nine blocks, including seven in the first half.
Up Next
Davidson will play its next two on the road beginning with a 12 p.m. contest at George Washington Sunday.
Team Stats
GMU
DC
FG%
.327
.456
3FG%
.250
.429
FT%
.647
.833
RB
38
34
TO
10
10
STL
5
5
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
12
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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