Washington, D.C. — In a decisive matchup on Saturday night, Christian Jones showcased his skills, scoring 17 points to help George Washington secure a comfortable 74-52 victory over UMass.
Jones not only contributed significantly on the scoreboard, but he also recorded five assists and four steals, playing a vital role in the Revolutionaries’ performance. With this win, George Washington improved their season record to 18-10 overall and 7-8 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Rafael Castro made a notable impact as well, adding 13 points to the tally while demonstrating efficiency by hitting 5 of 9 attempts from the field and converting 3 out of 5 free throws. Additionally, Castro was instrumental on the boards, collecting 11 rebounds. Trey Autry chipped in 12 points for the Revolutionaries, managing to hit 4 of his 13 shots, including 3 successful attempts from beyond the arc.

For the Minutemen, Daniel Hankins-Sanford was the standout performer, finishing the game with a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds. Teammate Marqui Worthy also contributed 12 points, while Rahsool Diggins matched that score and added four steals to highlight his defensive efforts. UMass, with this defeat, fell to 11-17 on the season and 6-9 in conference play, aiming to regroup for upcoming games.