George Washington University Athletics
Wednesday, November 19
Washington, DC
7 p.m.
George Washington University
vs
UMBC
Photo by: John McDonnell
Men's Basketball Entertains UMBC Wednesday
11/18/2025 1:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
WASHINGTON - GW men's basketball wraps up its three-game homestand on Wednesday by hosting UMBC. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN+.
NO BAG POLICY
NO BAG POLICY
As a reminder, the Charles E. Smith Center has implemented a no bags policy to enhance the safety of all guests and to better align GW events with venue management best practices. Medical bags, and parenting bags no larger than 16" x 16" x 8" will be allowed and are subject to security screening.
GW Athletics reserves the right to refuse any item that may pose a safety risk, disrupt the event, or violate venue policies or the list of prohibited items.
GW Athletics reserves the right to refuse any item that may pose a safety risk, disrupt the event, or violate venue policies or the list of prohibited items.
The Charles E. Smith Center will not check or store prohibited items under any circumstances. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly before arriving at the venue.
CASTRO NAMED A-10 CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Rafael Castro dominated in GW's pair of blowout victories last week, averaging 17.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.5 apg and 2.5 spg in only 21.2 minutes per game, while shooting 77% from the floor. He tallied 15 points, eight boards and career-best five assists Wednesday vs. AU before tallying his first 20-point game of the year (9th career) on Saturday vs. ODU, adding nine rebounds.
Castro has posted double figures in three straight games and averaged 16.3 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg and 2.3 spg during the stretch. For the season, Castro is one of just four players nationally averaging at least 14 points per game while playing less than 19 minutes per contest.
A LOOK AT THE RETRIEVERS
UMBC is 3-1 on the season having won back-to-back games at the buzzer at Morgan State (81-79) and in overtime at home against Wagner on Sunday (71-70). DJ Armstrong hit both buzzer beaters to earn America East Co-Player of the Week honors. Armstrong is second on the team with 14.0 ppg and is shooting 55% overall and 54% from deep.
Jah'Likai King is the team's leading scorer at 15.5 ppg while Ace Valentine tallies 11.7 ppg to give UMBC three double-digit scorers. UMBC was projected to finish seventh in America East this season under fifth-year head coach Jim Ferry.
Castro has posted double figures in three straight games and averaged 16.3 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.3 apg and 2.3 spg during the stretch. For the season, Castro is one of just four players nationally averaging at least 14 points per game while playing less than 19 minutes per contest.
A LOOK AT THE RETRIEVERS
UMBC is 3-1 on the season having won back-to-back games at the buzzer at Morgan State (81-79) and in overtime at home against Wagner on Sunday (71-70). DJ Armstrong hit both buzzer beaters to earn America East Co-Player of the Week honors. Armstrong is second on the team with 14.0 ppg and is shooting 55% overall and 54% from deep.
Jah'Likai King is the team's leading scorer at 15.5 ppg while Ace Valentine tallies 11.7 ppg to give UMBC three double-digit scorers. UMBC was projected to finish seventh in America East this season under fifth-year head coach Jim Ferry.
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