Road Win Over St. Ambrose – Second Half Surge

Governors State 72, St. Ambrose 51
After a competitive first half, GSU pulled away with a dominant third quarter (24-14) and locked it down defensively in the fourth, holding St. Ambrose to just six points.

Key Performances:

• Tabetha Jones led with 16 points, shooting 6-11 from the field.
• Cencere McDaniel had an efficient 14 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-4 FT).
• Zareia Chevre filled the stat sheet with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4-6 FT shooting.
• Kalvina Eubanks grabbed 7 rebounds and added 12 points.

Offensive Showcase vs. Olivet – Chevre’s Career Night

Governors State 105, Olivet Nazarene 95
GSU put up one of its highest-scoring performances of the season, led by a dominant game from Zareia Chevre. The team controlled the first half, leading 51-40 at halftime, and held off Olivet’s late push.

Key Performances:

• Zareia Chevre had a career-high 44 points, shooting 17-25 from the field and a perfect 10-10 at the free-throw line. She also pulled down 18 rebounds for a double-double.
• Cencere McDaniel scored 21 points, hitting 4-5 from three and dishing out 5 assists.
• Tabetha Jones was all over the floor with 10 points, 13 assists, and 4 rebounds.
• Alayah Sprattling provided a spark off the bench with 12 points on 3-4 shooting.

Close Loss at St. Francis – Late Game Slips Away

St. Francis 73, Governors State 71
GSU led by five going into the fourth quarter but got outscored 26-20 in the final period. St. Francis capitalized on key late possessions, handing GSU a rare close loss.

Key Performances:

• Tabetha Jones had 20 points, hitting all six of her free throws and adding 5 assists.
• Zareia Chevre scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
• Cencere McDaniel matched Chevre with 16 points and added 9 rebounds.
• Kalvina Eubanks chipped in 11 points, going 3-5 from three.

Dominant Win Over Calumet – McDaniel’s Three-Point Barrage

Governors State 85, Calumet 49
GSU dominated from the start, leading 26-13 after the first quarter and never looking back. The team shot 28-77 from the field and 11-38 from three, maintaining control the entire way.

Key Performances:

• Cencere McDaniel exploded for 21 points, hitting 6 three-pointers.
• Tabetha Jones posted 20 points and 7 rebounds.
• Zareia Chevre had 16 points and 5 rebounds.
• Da’Naria Washington recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Statement Win Over Indiana Northwest – Chevre’s 40-Point Masterclass

Governors State 96, Indiana Northwest 70
GSU set the tone early with a 27-6 first quarter, putting the game out of reach almost immediately. The offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 63 percent from the field.

Key Performances:

• Zareia Chevre delivered another dominant outing with 40 points on an absurd 16-18 shooting, including 4-5 from three.
• Tabetha Jones controlled the game with 28 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds.
• Kalvina Eubanks secured a double-double with 13 rebounds and 4 assists.
• Cencere McDaniel added 8 points and 6 assists.

Looking Ahead

Next game: February 22 at Holy Cross Gov State is now 22-5 overall and 16-3 in conference play, continuing to push toward a strong postseason finish.