Ultimate CAA Women’s Basketball Recap: Key Highlights and Insights from January 13

#CAAHoops WBB Notebook – Jan 13

1/13/2025

By Ben Kane

This week in CAA women’s basketball was full of thrilling action! Here are some highlights and key takeaways.

Standout Performance

Zaida Gonzalez from Stony Brook shone brightly with an impressive 37 points against Charleston. This is one of the highest scoring games we’ve seen in the conference in nearly two years. Her performance not only helped her team bounce back from an 11-point deficit but also set a program record for the most points in a single game. Gonzalez was rewarded with her first CAA Weekly honor, a well-deserved recognition for her hard work.

North Carolina A&T’s Dominance

North Carolina A&T is currently the only unbeaten team in CAA play, boasting a 4-0 record after wins against Towson and Delaware. After a rocky start, the Aggies have found their rhythm, winning eight of their last eleven games and have a six-game winning streak going. Jordan Dorsey, averaging 15.7 points per game, is leading the team. Head coach Tarrell Robinson emphasized the importance of their recent victories for building character and confidence.

Campbell’s Big Win

In just one game last weekend, Campbell secured a powerful 72-42 victory over Hampton, marking their first CAA win of the season. This was Campbell’s largest victory margin over a CAA team, thanks to freshman Ciara Alexander’s career-high of 16 points. The Camels also held Hampton to just 20 points in the first half, setting new records for defensive performance.

Offensive Explosion

William & Mary displayed outstanding offensive skills, defeating Monmouth 83-74. The Tribe shot 31 of 65 from the field, recovering after a tough start with seven misses in a row from three-point range. Bella Nascimento and Cassidy Geddes both had career-highs, scoring 27 and 26 points respectively, making significant contributions to the team’s success.

Noteworthy Games

A few more players had standout performances this weekend:

• Taylor Barbot scored 29 points for Charleston.
• Bella Nascimento from William & Mary and Damaris Rodriguez from Monmouth each scored 27 points.
• Abigail Jegede (Northeastern) and McKinley Brooks-Sumpter (Charleston) were perfect from the free-throw line.

Team Highlights

Here are some quick notes about other teams in the conference:

• Campbell ranks second in assists per game, averaging 13.93.
• Charleston leads the conference with an impressive 76.7 points per game.
• Delaware has the top three-point shooting percentage at 34.6%.
• N.C. A&T allows the fewest points per game at 55.0.
• William & Mary is in the top five for assist-to-turnover ratio at 0.80.

With conference play heating up, fans can expect more exciting matchups and standout performances in the coming weeks!