Grace (IN) 105, Governors State 90

GovState tipped off its 2025–26 season on the road with a strong offensive showing but ultimately fell to Grace College, 105–90, in a high-tempo season opener.

Javon Johnson led all scorers with 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range, sparking the Jaguars’ offense throughout both halves. Maxwell Marius made a significant impact off the bench, adding 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Trae Warren chipped in 13 points and a steal.

GovState trailed 51–38 at halftime but clawed back in the second half, scoring 52 points on 52% shooting. The Jaguars hit eight threes overall and forced 11 steals, showing flashes of the high-energy pace that defined their preseason.

Grace countered with a balanced attack led by Gavin Betten (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Tyler Raasch (15 points), shooting nearly 60% from the field as a team.

While the Jaguars couldn’t overcome Grace’s size and efficiency inside, the opener showcased GovState’s depth—11 players contributed points, and the bench produced more than 40 total.

Up Next

Governors State (0–1) returns home for its season debut at the ARC on Friday, Oct. 31, taking on Waldorf University at 7 p.m.