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George Washington overcomes 18-point deficit, tops Rhode Island George Washington overcomes 18-point deficit, tops Rhode Island
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About a half-hour before tip-off on Friday afternoon, George Washington Coach Mike Lonergan was pondering his potentially treacherous commute home in Winter Storm Jonas. When told to take care behind the wheel, Lonergan quipped: “I hope I’m safe and happy.” About a half-hour before tip-off Friday afternoon, George Washington Coach Mike Lonergan was pondering his potentially treacherous commute home in Winter Storm Jonas. When told to take care behind the wheel, Lonergan quipped: “I hope I’m safe and happy.”
His players ensured at least part of that equation with a 62-58 win against Rhode Island that included rallying from an 18-point first-half deficit. George Washington went ahead to stay, 57-55, on senior guard Patricio Garino’s jumper from a step in side the three-point line with 1 minute 32 seconds remaining and closed by making 5 of 6 free throws. His players ensured at least part of that equation with a 62-58 win against Rhode Island that included rallying from an 18-point first-half deficit. George Washington went ahead to stay, 57-55, on senior guard Patricio Garino’s jumper from a step inside the three-point line with 1 minute 32 seconds remaining and closed by making 5 of 6 free throws.
An announced crowd of 2,913 that braved driving snow to get to Smith Center showed appreciation throughout, particularly when Joe McDonald made a steal with 1 minute 23 seconds to play, leading to Paul Jorgensen making 1 of 2 foul shots. An announced crowd of 2,913 that braved driving snow to get to Smith Center showed appreciation throughout, particularly when Joe McDonald made a steal with 1:23 to play, leading to Paul Jorgensen making 1 of 2 foul shots.
Rhode Island’s Four McGlynn made a deep three-pointer to cut it to 60-58 with 14 seconds left, but Tyler Cavanaugh sealed GW’s third win in four games with two free throws.Rhode Island’s Four McGlynn made a deep three-pointer to cut it to 60-58 with 14 seconds left, but Tyler Cavanaugh sealed GW’s third win in four games with two free throws.
The Colonials (15-4, 4-2), who overcame 38 percent shooting, moved into a tie for fourth place in the Atlantic 10 with St. Bonaventure thanks in part to Cavanaugh’s 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Colonials outrebounded Rhode Island, 39-26The Colonials (15-4, 4-2), who overcame 38 percent shooting, moved into a tie for fourth place in the Atlantic 10 with St. Bonaventure thanks in part to Cavanaugh’s 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Colonials outrebounded Rhode Island, 39-26
Garino added 10 points in the second game of a doubleheader that opened with the GW women beating George Mason, 82-68.Garino added 10 points in the second game of a doubleheader that opened with the GW women beating George Mason, 82-68.
The men’s game began at 3 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 7 because ESPN was unable to get a crew to Foggy Bottom for what was supposed to be a nationally televised affair. But those who managed to show up were rewarded with free beer—for those of age, of course—and pizza, among other enticements, during a pregame reception at the Colonials Club. The men’s game began at 3 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 7 because ESPN was unable to get a crew to Foggy Bottom for what was supposed to be a nationally televised affair. But those who managed to show up were rewarded with free beer — for those of age, of course — and pizza, among other enticements, during a pregame reception at the Colonials Club.
“It ended up being played not in front of a lot of alumni and adult fans because obviously of the snow, but luckily the students came,” said Lonergan, who acknowledged Athletic Director Patrick Nero for making sure refreshments were plentiful. “Our guys hung in there and finally went inside and didn’t settle for jumpers and got them in foul trouble.”“It ended up being played not in front of a lot of alumni and adult fans because obviously of the snow, but luckily the students came,” said Lonergan, who acknowledged Athletic Director Patrick Nero for making sure refreshments were plentiful. “Our guys hung in there and finally went inside and didn’t settle for jumpers and got them in foul trouble.”
After falling behind 28-10 with 8:23 left in the first half, the Colonials carved into the deficit with a 15-2 run that included 13 consecutive free throws. GW came out of intermission trailing by five but drew within 41-39 on reserve guard Alex Mitola’s three-pointer with 13:57 left in regulation. The Rams (11-8, 3-3) countered with the next five points.After falling behind 28-10 with 8:23 left in the first half, the Colonials carved into the deficit with a 15-2 run that included 13 consecutive free throws. GW came out of intermission trailing by five but drew within 41-39 on reserve guard Alex Mitola’s three-pointer with 13:57 left in regulation. The Rams (11-8, 3-3) countered with the next five points.
The Colonials completely wiped out the lopsided deficit on Kevin Larsen’s three-point play for a 48-46 lead with 6:40 to go, capping seven in a row for the senior center. Rhode Island came right back with consecutive three-pointers, but GW soon reclaimed the lead, 55-52, by scoring another seven straight ending with Jorgensen’s jumper.The Colonials completely wiped out the lopsided deficit on Kevin Larsen’s three-point play for a 48-46 lead with 6:40 to go, capping seven in a row for the senior center. Rhode Island came right back with consecutive three-pointers, but GW soon reclaimed the lead, 55-52, by scoring another seven straight ending with Jorgensen’s jumper.
Jared Terrell (14 points) made one of two free throws for the Rams, and teammate Earl Watson followed with a layup to tie the game at 55 prior to Garino’s decisive jumper. Jared Terrell (14 points) made one of two free throws for the Rams, and teammate Earl Watson followed with a layup to tie the game at 55 before Garino’s decisive jumper.
“We kind of came out soft to start, and they came out really, really aggressive,” said McDonald (Landon High School), who missed the past two games with an eye injury. “We just had to respond. The way we finished the first half was how we should have been playing from the get-go, and once we did that and settled down, it turned into the dog fight that I think everybody expected it to be.”“We kind of came out soft to start, and they came out really, really aggressive,” said McDonald (Landon High School), who missed the past two games with an eye injury. “We just had to respond. The way we finished the first half was how we should have been playing from the get-go, and once we did that and settled down, it turned into the dog fight that I think everybody expected it to be.”
In the women’s game that was moved to Friday from Saturday, GW got 20 points and 12 rebounds from junior forward Caira Washington (Georgetown Day) and 18 points and eight assists from graduate point guard Lauren Chase (Riverdale Baptist). The Colonials (17-3, 7-0) won their 12th consecutive game to remain in first place in the Atlantic 10 despite being without senior center Jonquel Jones. In the women’s game that was moved to Friday from Saturday, GW got 20 points and 12 rebounds from junior forward Caira Washington (Georgetown Day) and 18 points and eight assists from graduate point guard Lauren Chase (Riverdale Baptist). The Colonials (17-3, 7-0) won their 12th consecutive game to remain in first place in the Atlantic 10 despite being without senior center Jonquel Jones.
The reigning conference player of the year both overall and defensive was not with the team, instead spending part of the day having her sore shoulder examined. The country’s leading rebounder (14.8) and Atlantic 10’s second leading scorer (16.9) was hurt during Wednesday’s 67-50 win against Massachusetts, finishing with seven points and season-low four rebounds. The reigning conference player of the year both overall and defensively was not with the team, instead spending part of the day having her sore shoulder examined. The country’s leading rebounder (14.8) and Atlantic 10’s second-leading scorer (16.9) was hurt during Wednesday’s 67-50 win against Massachusetts, finishing with seven points and season-low four rebounds.
Jones remains day-to-day.Jones remains day-to-day.
“This was the only time we could get her to see a specialist,” Coach Jonathan Tsipis said. “The concern was if we didn’t let her go in this spot, it could be all the way to Monday or Tuesday with the weather. We’ll make sure she’s taken care of obviously. Being in the nation’s capital, we have the best of the best looking at it. Our hope is to get some kind of resolution with that in the near future.”“This was the only time we could get her to see a specialist,” Coach Jonathan Tsipis said. “The concern was if we didn’t let her go in this spot, it could be all the way to Monday or Tuesday with the weather. We’ll make sure she’s taken care of obviously. Being in the nation’s capital, we have the best of the best looking at it. Our hope is to get some kind of resolution with that in the near future.”
DUQUESNE 86, GEORGE MASON 75: Micah Mason scored 23 points to lead three Dukes in double figures. DUQUESNE 86, GEORGE MASON 75: Micah Mason scored 23 points to lead three Dukes in double figures.
Mason added five assists and two steals for visiting Duquesne (13-7, 3-4 Atlantic 10). The Patriots (7-13, 1-6) whittled a 17-point deficit to four with a 10:25 remaining but couldn’t get closer. The game was moved from Saturday to Friday due to the impending snowstorm. Mason added five assists and two steals for visiting Duquesne (13-7, 3-4 Atlantic 10). The Patriots (7-13, 1-6) whittled a 17-point deficit to four with a 10:25 remaining but couldn’t get closer. The game was moved from Saturday to Friday because of the impending snowstorm.