Governors State wrapped up an impressive January and early February stretch, finishing 8-1 in this hot span. The team’s dominant defense and balanced scoring led them to multiple double-digit victories. Here’s the full rundown:

• Dec. 29 at Freed-Hardeman (L 65-52): Despite the loss, Zareia Chevre (15 pts) and Tabetha Jones (13 pts, 8 rebs) provided strong offensive efforts. Alayah Sprattling came off the bench with 11 points.
• Jan. 4 vs. St. Ambrose (W 68-34): A lockdown defensive performance held St. Ambrose to just 34 points. Cencere McDaniel (17 pts, 6 rebs) led the way, while Jones contributed 12 pts, 9 rebs, and 7 assts.
• Jan. 8 vs. St. Francis (W 71-66): Chevre took over with 24 points (8-10 FG), while Jones (18 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assts) and McDaniel (8 pts, 6 assts) played key supporting roles.
• Jan. 11 at Olivet Nazarene (L 94-67): A tough defensive outing, but Chevre shined with 27 points, and Jones recorded a double-double (20 pts, 11 rebs).
• Jan. 15 vs. Holy Cross (W 90-62): A dominant team effort featuring Chevre (26 pts, 6 rebs), Jones (20 pts, 7 rebs, 8 assts), and Eubanks (24 pts, 4 threes).
• Jan. 22 vs. Viterbo (W 80-41): The Tigers held Viterbo to just 41 points, with Chevre (22 pts, 11 rebs), Washington (17 pts, 8 rebs), and Jones (14 pts, 7 rebs, 7 assts) leading the way.
• Jan. 25 vs. Saint Xavier (W 67-53): Jones dominated with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Chevre (15 pts) and McDaniel (15 pts, 3 threes) also had key contributions.
• Jan. 29 at Judson (W 73-36): A defensive statement, holding Judson to just 3 points in the first quarter. Jones had a monster game (25 pts, 5 rebs), and Chevre added 16 pts, 9 rebs.
• Feb. 1 vs. Indiana South Bend (W 65-45): A balanced effort, with Governors State outscoring IUSB 31-12 in the second and fourth quarters combined. The defense stepped up once again.

Standout Players

• Zareia Chevre: Elite scoring performances, consistently dropping 20+ points and leading the team in efficiency and rebounding.
• Tabetha Jones: The team’s most well-rounded player, averaging high points, rebounds, and assists while delivering clutch performances.
• Cencere McDaniel: A key perimeter shooter and playmaker with big games against St. Ambrose and Saint Xavier.
• Da’Naria Washington: A steady presence in rebounding and defense, also stepping up in scoring against Viterbo.
• Kalvina Eubanks: Showed strong outside shooting, especially in her 24-point outburst against Holy Cross.

Looking Ahead

Governors State’s next game is Feb. 5 as they take on St. Ambrose, looking to continue their dominant form.