Gophers Grind Out Tournament Victory Over Chargers

Gophers Grind Out Tournament Victory Over Chargers
November 14, 2025
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BALTIMORE, MD - The Goucher College Gophers (2-0 overall) opened day one of the Renie Amoss Tip Off Classic with a strong showing, earning a 48–40 win over the Chargers of Lancaster Bible College (0-3 overall). The Gophers entered the matchup looking to extend their early season momentum, while the Chargers were searching for their first win of the season.

Goucher struck first with a layup from Leila Townsend, setting the tone for a defensively driven contest. After nearly two minutes of stops on both ends, Lancaster evened the score at 2–2. The Gophers responded, with baskets from Nia Edens and Savannah Holmes. Despite Goucher's early push, Lancaster kept the game tight, trailing just 6–5 with 3:47 left in the opening quarter. Late buckets from Edens and Logan Davis briefly extended Goucher's lead before the Chargers answered, sending the teams into the second quarter tied at 11–11.

The second frame opened much like the first, with Edens scoring early before the Chargers countered once more. With the game stuck at 13–13, Goucher began to assert control. A layup from Aniya McDaniel sparked the Gophers' offense, building a 17–13 lead. Lancaster briefly surged ahead 18–17 with 5:14 remaining, but Goucher responded with stifling defense. After a three-and-a-half-minute scoring drought on both sides, Lauryn Towns broke through with back-to-back jumpers, and McDaniel added another layup to send the Gophers into halftime with a 23–20 lead.
 
Edens opened the third-quarter scoring with a layup at the 8:29 mark. Both teams locked in defensively until Towns knocked down a three-pointer at 6:12, extending the Gophers' lead to 28–20. Lancaster slowly chipped away, pulling within 30–28 with 1:42 remaining. The Chargers then connected on a late three to take a 33–32 lead heading into the final quarter.
 
The Chargers' momentum carried into the final quarter, but Goucher quickly reclaimed control. Edens buried a three at 7:46, and jumpers from Davis and Chyanne Harris pushed the Gophers ahead 41–35. From there, Goucher protected its lead at the free-throw line, stretching the advantage to 47–38 with under 30 seconds left. Lancaster added a few late points, but the Gophers sealed the 48–40 victory.
 
Edens led the Gophers in points with 17, followed by McDaniel with 10. Sanai Knox and Davis were the Gopher leaders in rebounds, tying with 11 each. Edens paced Goucher with six steals. 
 
Goucher shot 29% from the field, compared to Lancaster's 17.7%. The Chargers outshot the Gophers from the free-throw line, going 15-21, while the Gophers shot 10-18. Both teams struggled beyond the arc, with the Chargers shooting 16.7% from beyond the arc, compared to Gouchers 10%. 
 
Goucher will be hosting day two of the Renie Amoss tournament on Saturday, November 15th. Their contest against Penn State - Berks will begin at noon.