G Washington defeats Richmond 85-99

G Washington Dominates Richmond at Robins Center, Clinches Conference Win

In a high-scoring affair, G Washington (AWAY) edged out Richmond (HOME) 99-85 on New Year's Eve, securing a crucial conference win in the process.

The visitors came into the game with a clear objective: get the win. And they achieved it convincingly, thanks to a balanced attack and stifling defense that held off Richmond's rally attempts.

As the first half drew to a close, G Washington held a slim 49-38 lead, which seemed precarious at the time but ultimately proved to be a catalyst for their victory. By halftime, the visitors had demonstrated an impressive ability to contain Richmond's offense, limiting them to just one three-pointer in the process.

In the second half, G Washington continued to play with discipline and poise, building on their early lead to create a comfortable gap of 22 points. Despite Richmond's valiant efforts to close the deficit, they were unable to bridge the chasm, ultimately falling short in the end.

One player who stood out during this contest was Rafael Castro, who scored an impressive 27 points on 83.3% shooting from the field. His performance served as a catalyst for G Washington's offense, which shot at an eFG% of 73.3%.

On the other hand, Richmond struggled to find its rhythm, particularly behind the arc where they were just 2-12. Despite this, Jaden Daughtry led the charge with 23 points on 81.8% shooting.

In terms of advanced statistics, G Washington's eFG% and True Shooting Percentage both stood out as key differentiators in their victory. Their ability to limit Richmond's fast break opportunities (11 vs 10) also played a significant role in their success.

With this win, G Washington moves closer to securing its position within the conference standings. The victory serves as a testament to the team's resilience and capacity for growth in adversity.

Game Statistics:

Richmond Game Stats:

- Field Goals: 28/57 (49.0%)

- 2-Point FG: 16/29 (55.2%)

- 3-Point FG: 12/28 (43.0%)

- Free Throws: 17/21 (81.0%)

- Rebounds: 26

- Assists: 15

- Turnovers: 8

G Washington Game Stats:

- Field Goals: 34/58 (59.0%)

- 2-Point FG: 17/25 (68.0%)

- 3-Point FG: 17/33 (52.0%)

- Free Throws: 14/15

- Rebounds: 29

- Assists: 21

This game serves as a reminder that, in college basketball, nothing is ever certain until the final buzzer sounds.