The Georgia Gwinnett College men's basketball team made more than 60 percent of its field goals during the first half in defeating Washington Adventist University (Maryland) 81-63 on Friday afternoon to begin the Continental Athletic Conference Classic, being hosted by Florida College in Temple Terrace, Florida. 

The Grizzlies (13-4; ranked No. 24 in NAIA Top 25) scored 51 first-half points to extend their winning streak to three games, with two victories coming in the 2026 calendar year. 

A layup from senior Stephon Martin gave the team a 13-4 lead less than three minutes into the contest. 

Later, Washington Adventist (5-9) used a 10-5 run over the next four minutes to cut GGC's lead to four points, at 18-14. 

However, the Grizzlies scored 15 of the next 17 points to take command of the game. Freshman Patrick Johnson made back-to-back layups before senior Drew Kramer connected on a 3-point field goal during the offensive spurt. Two more baskets by Kramer gave GGC a 33-16 lead with 8:48 remaining in the first half. 

Two free throws from junior Devontre Chaney and a jump shot by senior Anthony Bittar stretched the team's advantage to 43-18 at the 4:24 mark of the period. 

Chaney and Johnson each recorded double-double performances, with Chaney scoring a team-high 16 points and having 15 rebounds. Friday's action marked his first game since December 17. Johnson had 12 points and 12 rebounds in the triumph. 

Junior Jahiem Berry added 15 points and Kramer chipped 13 points to round out GGC's double-figure scorers. 

The Grizzlies ended up shooting 55.6 percent from the floor in the game and held the Shock to 7-of-29 shooting from behind the 3-point field goal arc. 

Coach's Corner  

"It was a good team win and it was nice to get a couple of guys back from injury. We played a good first half, with the exception of a few too many defensive errors. It was a really physical and choppy game and I'm glad we were able to finish with the win. I'm excited to play again tomorrow," said Head Coach Chase Teichmann. 

Turning Point 

GGC made 63.4 percent of its field goals to put 51 first-half points on the scoreboard. The team raced out to a 13-4 lead within the first three minutes of the contest. That strong offensive performance continued as the Grizzlies built a 43-18 lead at 4:24 mark of the first half. 

Inside The Numbers 

• GGC made 55.6 percent of its field goals, compared to Washington Adventist's 35.7 percent shooting 
• Junior Devontre Chaney and freshman Patrick Johnson each had double-double performances on Friday 
• The team had 18 assists on its 30 made field goals 
• The Grizzlies had a 49-36 rebounding edge in the triumph 

News & Notes 

• GGC improves to 13-4 this winter; Washington Adventist falls to 5-9 on the season 
• The Grizzlies are ranked No. 24 in the NAIA Top 25 poll 
• Georgia Gwinnett College and Washington Adventist are members of the Continental Athletic Conference 
• Friday's game was the first conference game of the 2025-26 season 

Up Next 

Georgia Gwinnett College is scheduled to conclude the CAC Classic by playing Haskell Indian Nations University (Kansas) on Saturday, January 10, at Florida College in Temple Terrace, Florida, starting at 4 p.m.