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Both programs hold their best A-10 start since the 2016-17 season, which could boost their seeding for the tournament run.

GW wrapped up their non-conference home slate with a win against Coppin State before entering Atlantic 10 competition next month.

The Colonials’ tight defense was a constant theme throughout the whole game – the Wildcats coughed up the ball 13 times and shot .291 from the field.

GW’s leading scorers and starting guards Adams and Bishop combined for less than 30 percent shooting from the field Saturday.

The team also had a 15-game winning streak, which they previously achieved in 2019 after averaging 449 goals overall with a .489 attacking percentage that led them to dominate their opponents.

Huge scoring efforts from graduate student guard Jayla Thornton and freshman guard Nya Robertson powered the short-handed Colonial offense.

GW’s recruiting budget faced a $63,861 decrease from the 2018-19 to 2019-20 fiscal year and a $281,327 decrease from the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal year.

Lindo Jr. dictated the terms of the game, knocking down six of eight shot attempts, grabbing six boards and locking down South Carolina’s GG Jackson.

The program, created in 1996, leads events that focus on Jackie Robinson’s impact on baseball and the civil rights movement.

Ultimately, GW was able to secure critical rebounds and hold onto the ball long enough to hang on to their lead and escape with a 69-64 win.