
Women’s basketball announces return of four seniors
Forward Faith Blethen, guard Nya Lok, guard Essence Brown and forward Mayowa Taiwo are all returning to the program next season, solidifying the team’s core identity.
Forward Faith Blethen, guard Nya Lok, guard Essence Brown and forward Mayowa Taiwo are all returning to the program next season, solidifying the team’s core identity.
The Colonials finished the year tied for sixth in the A-10, and a trio of players earned conference awards in Head Coach Caroline McCombs’ second year.
Women’s basketball lost to Rhode Island 68-56 in a physical quarterfinals battle in the Atlantic 10 tournament Friday, putting an end to GW’s top season since 2018.
The Colonials defeated Duquesne 71-68 in the second round of the A-10 tournament Thursday after a heroic shot from graduate student guard Mia Lakstigala.
Despite all the adjustments the team has made, they are yet to see a positive result in their record, losing the first three games by a combined score of 46-23.
A suffocating defense, particularly in the paint, aided the Colonials with Taiwo in control of the glass, leaving limited second-chance opportunities for the Dukes.
Guards Maximus Edwards and EJ Clark and forward Keegan Harvey are filling the shoes of former star guards Joe Bamisile and Brayon Freeman.