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Sunday, December 21
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Photo by: Mary Grace Grabill/Northwestern Athletics
‘Cats Drop Non-Conference Finale At George Washington, 75-62
12/21/2025 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Lau, Thomas put up 17 points to pace Northwestern
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2025) – Caroline Lau and Tayla Thomas finished with 17 points apiece, as host George Washington (8-5, 1-0 A-10) dealt Northwestern (6-6, 0-1 B1G) a 75-62 defeat in the Wildcats' non-conference finale this afternoon inside the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.
How It Happened
Fresh off a career outing earlier in the week, Thomas looked to pick up right where she left off, drilling a mid-range jumper 25 seconds in to put Northwestern on top, 2-0. Kat Righeimer drove inside and converted with just under two minutes remaining to trim George Washington's lead to 13-9 and snap a lengthy field goal drought for the visitors, as the Revolutionaries took a 16-10 lead into the second quarter.
Two Thomas buckets bookended a Lau make as part of a 6-0 spurt that saw 'Cats pull level at 18-18 at the 6:30 mark. George Washington countered with an 8-0 surge, opening up a 26-18 edge on a Gabby Reynolds score with 3:42 remaining in the half. Angelina Hodgens looked to send the 'Cats into halftime with momentum, as she finished with time expiring to trim the George Washington lead to eight, 32-24.
Lau rattled off five straight points early in the third frame, the last three of which came on a triple that pulled the 'Cats within four, 35-31, with 7:33 to go. The Revolutionaries would respond by stretching their lead to as many as 11, before a near half-court heave from Lau again cut the margin to eight, 52-44.
After seeing the George Washington lead balloon to 63-46 with 5:56 remaining in regulation, Northwestern looked to mount a late charge from distance. Hodgens, Righeimer, and Claire Keswick each connected from beyond the three-point arc over a 1:11 span, with Righeimer's trey clawing the 'Cats within 66-55. Another Keswick trey made it 67-60 with just over two minutes to go, but Northwestern would get no closer as George Washington extended its win streak to six games.
Gallery: (12-21-2025) Women's Basketball at George Washington
Inside The Box Score
- Lau flirted with her second double-double of the season, finishing with 17 points (7-14 FGs, 3-6 3FGs), eight rebounds, and six assists.
- Thomas matched her senior counterpart on the offensive end, adding 17 points (7-20 FGs, 3-6 FTs), seven rebounds, and three blocks.
- Hodgens enjoyed the top outing of her young career, putting up a season-best 12 points (4-12 FGs, 1-3 3FGs, 3-4 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
- Reynolds led all scorers with 21 points (7-17 FGs, 2-6 3FGs, 5-7 FTs) for George Washington.
Up Next
Northwestern returns to Big Ten Conference play on Monday, December 29 when it takes on No. 22 Washington in a 7 p.m. CT tip-off in Seattle, Wash.
How It Happened
Fresh off a career outing earlier in the week, Thomas looked to pick up right where she left off, drilling a mid-range jumper 25 seconds in to put Northwestern on top, 2-0. Kat Righeimer drove inside and converted with just under two minutes remaining to trim George Washington's lead to 13-9 and snap a lengthy field goal drought for the visitors, as the Revolutionaries took a 16-10 lead into the second quarter.
Two Thomas buckets bookended a Lau make as part of a 6-0 spurt that saw 'Cats pull level at 18-18 at the 6:30 mark. George Washington countered with an 8-0 surge, opening up a 26-18 edge on a Gabby Reynolds score with 3:42 remaining in the half. Angelina Hodgens looked to send the 'Cats into halftime with momentum, as she finished with time expiring to trim the George Washington lead to eight, 32-24.
Lau rattled off five straight points early in the third frame, the last three of which came on a triple that pulled the 'Cats within four, 35-31, with 7:33 to go. The Revolutionaries would respond by stretching their lead to as many as 11, before a near half-court heave from Lau again cut the margin to eight, 52-44.
After seeing the George Washington lead balloon to 63-46 with 5:56 remaining in regulation, Northwestern looked to mount a late charge from distance. Hodgens, Righeimer, and Claire Keswick each connected from beyond the three-point arc over a 1:11 span, with Righeimer's trey clawing the 'Cats within 66-55. Another Keswick trey made it 67-60 with just over two minutes to go, but Northwestern would get no closer as George Washington extended its win streak to six games.
Inside The Box Score
- Lau flirted with her second double-double of the season, finishing with 17 points (7-14 FGs, 3-6 3FGs), eight rebounds, and six assists.
- Thomas matched her senior counterpart on the offensive end, adding 17 points (7-20 FGs, 3-6 FTs), seven rebounds, and three blocks.
- Hodgens enjoyed the top outing of her young career, putting up a season-best 12 points (4-12 FGs, 1-3 3FGs, 3-4 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
- Reynolds led all scorers with 21 points (7-17 FGs, 2-6 3FGs, 5-7 FTs) for George Washington.
Up Next
Northwestern returns to Big Ten Conference play on Monday, December 29 when it takes on No. 22 Washington in a 7 p.m. CT tip-off in Seattle, Wash.
Team Stats
NU
GWU
FG%
.365
.421
3FG%
.412
.444
FT%
.600
.731
RB
33
43
TO
13
13
STL
9
8
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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