Friday, November 22
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
8 p.m.
George Washington University
4-1,0-0Atlantic 10
71
vs
83
Kansas State
4-1,0-0Big 12
1
2
F
George Washington
27
44
71
Kansas St.
46
37
83
Men's Basketball Drops Opening Game of Paradise Jam to Kansas State, 83-71
11/22/2024 11:07:00 PM | Men's Basketball
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - GW men's basketball opened up the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday night with an 83-71 setback to Big 12 foe Kansas State.
GW trailed by 19 at intermission, 46-27, after shooting just 25% from the floor while the Wildcats formidable front line led the way to shooting 52% in the opening 20 minutes and opening up the double-digit advantage.
But the Revolutionaries wouldn't go down without a fight, finding their offensive rhythm after half. Jacoi Hutchinson, playing in front of nearly 20 friends and family from nearby St. Croix, led the charge with nine of his career-high 19 points in the opening six minutes of the second half before leaving the game with cramps.
Redshirt freshman Christian Jones then took the baton and spurred a 10-0 run that got GW to within four, 59-55, with 10:20 remaining following a steal and breakaway layup.
GW was not able to get any closer down the stretch, despite a significantly better offensive second half that saw them shoot 48% to finish at 36% overall. Hutchinson was joined in double figures by Rafael Castro, who tallied 12 points and six rebounds, and Gerald Drumgoole Jr. and Jones, who chipped in 10 points apiece.
K-State shot 52% on the day and had five in double figures led by David N'Guessan's 17 points and nine rebounds.
GW will face a quick turnaround with its second game in the Virgin Islands, squaring off against Louisiana on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. local). The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-4 on the season and fell to Liberty, 89-69, on Friday.
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GW fans can get in the game by directly supporting student-athletes through donations to the Buff & Blue Fund. For more information on GW Athletics, fans are encouraged to visit GWsports.com, or follow the Revolutionaries on social media through X (@GWsports) and Instagram (@gwsports).
In addition, single-game and season tickets for the 2024-25 GW men's and women's basketball campaigns are currently on sale through the GW Athletics Ticket Office (202-99-GWTIX or tickets@gwu.edu).
GW trailed by 19 at intermission, 46-27, after shooting just 25% from the floor while the Wildcats formidable front line led the way to shooting 52% in the opening 20 minutes and opening up the double-digit advantage.
But the Revolutionaries wouldn't go down without a fight, finding their offensive rhythm after half. Jacoi Hutchinson, playing in front of nearly 20 friends and family from nearby St. Croix, led the charge with nine of his career-high 19 points in the opening six minutes of the second half before leaving the game with cramps.
Redshirt freshman Christian Jones then took the baton and spurred a 10-0 run that got GW to within four, 59-55, with 10:20 remaining following a steal and breakaway layup.
GW was not able to get any closer down the stretch, despite a significantly better offensive second half that saw them shoot 48% to finish at 36% overall. Hutchinson was joined in double figures by Rafael Castro, who tallied 12 points and six rebounds, and Gerald Drumgoole Jr. and Jones, who chipped in 10 points apiece.
K-State shot 52% on the day and had five in double figures led by David N'Guessan's 17 points and nine rebounds.
GW will face a quick turnaround with its second game in the Virgin Islands, squaring off against Louisiana on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. local). The Ragin' Cajuns are 1-4 on the season and fell to Liberty, 89-69, on Friday.
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GW fans can get in the game by directly supporting student-athletes through donations to the Buff & Blue Fund. For more information on GW Athletics, fans are encouraged to visit GWsports.com, or follow the Revolutionaries on social media through X (@GWsports) and Instagram (@gwsports).
In addition, single-game and season tickets for the 2024-25 GW men's and women's basketball campaigns are currently on sale through the GW Athletics Ticket Office (202-99-GWTIX or tickets@gwu.edu).
Team Stats
GWU
KState
FG%
.364
.518
3FG%
.320
.346
FT%
.697
.593
RB
28
42
TO
10
14
STL
9
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Players Mentioned
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