Loss at St. Ambrose – Struggles on Both Ends

St. Ambrose 72, Governors State 51
GSU had a tough night on the road, struggling to keep up offensively while allowing St. Ambrose to dominate in the second half. After trailing by only four at halftime, GSU was outscored 38-20 in the second half, leading to a lopsided final score.

Key Performances:

• Javon Johnson led the team with 12 points, adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
• Vincent Davis contributed 10 points on 5-8 shooting.
• Isaiah Tolbert had a quiet night, finishing with 6 points.

Close Loss vs. Olivet Nazarene – Three-Point Struggles

Olivet Nazarene 75, Governors State 66
GSU kept the game tight in the first half, trailing by only one at halftime. However, a poor shooting performance from beyond the arc (3-17 from three) proved costly as Olivet pulled away late.

Key Performances:

• Dekari Graham came off the bench and provided a spark, shooting 6-6 from the field for 14 points.
• Tyrell Isom led the team with 15 points and 4 rebounds.
• Javon Johnson filled the stat sheet with 8 points, 6 assists, and 6 steals.
• Vincent Davis added 10 points and 3 rebounds.

Road Win at St. Francis – Last-Second Victory

Governors State 77, St. Francis 76
GSU bounced back with a hard-fought road win, edging out St. Francis in a game that went down to the wire. After trailing at halftime, GSU won the second half 42-40 to secure the one-point victory.

Key Performances:

• Isaiah Tolbert led the way with 18 points on 8-12 shooting.
• Javon Johnson had 12 points, 7 steals, and 5 assists, playing a key role defensively.
• Vincent Davis recorded a near double-double with 12 points and 8 rebounds.
• Rashad Smith provided an offensive boost off the bench, scoring 17 points on 5-8 shooting.

Win at Calumet – Isom and Graham Take Over

Governors State 79, Calumet 76
GSU secured back-to-back road wins in a close battle with Calumet. The Jaguars shot an efficient 50 percent from the field but struggled from three (2-12), relying on inside scoring and defense to close out the game.

Key Performances:

• Tyrell Isom led all scorers with 19 points on 7-10 shooting.
• Javon Johnson continued his strong play, scoring 16 points with 4 rebounds.
• Vincent Davis had 15 points and 7 rebounds, playing a key role on the boards.
• Dekari Graham was perfect from the field, scoring 13 points on 5-5 shooting.

Loss vs. Indiana Northwest – Late Comeback Falls Short

Indiana Northwest 92, Governors State 87
GSU fell behind early, trailing 51-37 at halftime, and despite a strong second-half rally, the deficit was too much to overcome. The team’s 31-45 free throw shooting hurt their chances in a game where every point mattered.

Key Performances:

• Tyrell Isom had a standout performance, leading the team with 25 points on 7-11 shooting.
• Vincent Davis recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
• Isaiah Thomas added 10 points, shooting 2-3 from beyond the arc.
• Rashad Smith and Isaiah Tolbert struggled with efficiency but combined for 14 points.

Looking Ahead

Next game: February 22 at Holy Cross
GSU now stands at 12-15 overall and 8-11 in CCAC play, looking to finish strong in the final stretch of the regular season.