The Georgetown University women’s basketball team faced a tough loss against Creighton University, finishing the game at 64-62. This match took place during a BIG EAST Conference showdown at D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. With this defeat, Georgetown’s record stands at 12-11 overall, and 5-9 in their conference play.
Game Highlights
Creighton began strong, quickly gaining a 10-point lead. Georgetown fought back, thanks to a 9-3 run led by sophomore Destiny Agubata, who scored five points during this stretch. By the end of the first quarter, Creighton held a slim lead at 19-13.
In the second quarter, Georgetown flipped the momentum. They embarked on a 12-2 run, highlighted by a three-pointer from Agubata and five points from her teammate, Khadee Hession. As the half concluded, a last-minute basket from junior Brianna Byars put Georgetown ahead 27-26.
The second half began with graduate student Brianna Scott scoring back-to-back baskets. However, Creighton quickly retorted with two three-pointers. Despite Scott continuing to contribute, Georgetown trailed 50-44 at the end of the third quarter.
The tension grew in the final minutes. A clutch three-pointer from Byars put Georgetown ahead at 62-60, but Creighton answered back with a layup and secured the game with another basket, sealing the final score at 64-62.
Key Players
Agubata shone with 21 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Scott also made her mark with 17 points. The team shot 39.7% from the field but struggled defensively, allowing Creighton to shoot at 46.4%. Georgetown was outrebounded 38-31, though they forced 13 turnovers.
On the other side, Neleigh Gessert stood out for Creighton, scoring an impressive 31 points.
Looking Ahead
Next up for the Hoyas is a matchup against Villanova University. They will be competing at Finneran Pavilion in Pennsylvania, with the game kicking off at 2 p.m. ET. This game will be available to watch on ESPN+.
In the bigger picture, this tight matchup is emblematic of the competitiveness within the BIG EAST, where teams are constantly pushing each other. Georgetown’s younger players like Agubata and Hession show promise for the future, especially as they gain more experience in high-pressure situations.
As the basketball season continues, fans are eagerly watching to see how teams adapt and improve. It’s a reminder of how quickly fortunes can shift in sports.
