Governors State wrapped up January and opened February with a 4-5 record, securing key wins but also facing tough losses in close battles. Here’s the breakdown:

• Jan. 4 at St. Ambrose (W 83-79): Vincent Davis (23 pts, 6 rebs) and Tyrell Isom (23 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assts) led the way in a hard-fought victory. The team shot an efficient 53.7% from the field.
• Jan. 8 vs. St. Francis (L 70-66): A strong effort but just short of the win. Davis (21 pts, 7 rebs) and Isom (19 pts, 9 rebs) played well, while Javon Johnson chipped in 11 points.
• Jan. 11 at Olivet Nazarene (L 86-77): Davis (20 pts, 9 rebs) and Isom (12 pts, 4 rebs) kept the Tigers in it, while Johnson had 12 off the bench, but turnovers proved costly.
• Jan. 15 vs. Holy Cross (W 81-59): A dominant team win, featuring Johnson (20 pts, 4 threes) and Vincent Mayes (13 pts, 10 rebs) with a double-double. The team controlled the game from the start.
• Jan. 18 at Trinity Christian (L 65-64): A heartbreaker, losing by just one point. Isaiah Thomas (20 pts, 4 threes) led the scoring off the bench, while Davis added 11 pts, 7 rebs.
• Jan. 22 vs. Viterbo (L 88-55): A tough loss, but Thomas (17 pts) continued his strong shooting off the bench.
• Jan. 25 vs. Saint Xavier (W 108-95): A huge offensive night, with Davis (21 pts, 10 rebs), Johnson (20 pts), and Rashad Smith (20 pts, 5 threes) leading the way. Isom also dished out 10 assists in a statement win.
• Jan. 29 at Judson (W 91-82): Davis dominated with 32 points, while Mayes (13 pts, 9 rebs) and Graham (11 pts) helped seal the win.
• Feb. 1 vs. Indiana South Bend (L 72-65): A tough loss despite Davis (18 pts, 7 rebs) and Isom (15 pts, 6 assts) leading the offense.

Standout Players

• Vincent Davis: The go-to scorer, consistently putting up 20+ points and grabbing rebounds in key matchups.
• Tyrell Isom: A floor general, distributing assists and scoring efficiently, especially in the Saint Xavier win (15 pts, 10 asts).
• Javon Johnson: Clutch shooter, knocking down threes and providing steady scoring throughout the stretch.
• Isaiah Thomas: Spark off the bench, breaking out with 20 points against Trinity and 17 against Viterbo.
• Vincent Mayes: Strong inside presence, notching a double-double (13 pts, 10 rebs) vs. Holy Cross.

Looking Ahead

Governors State looks to bounce back in their next game on Feb. 5 at St. Ambrose as they push for a strong finish in conference play.