USF Senior Writer
WASHINGTON, D.C., DEC. 2, 2017 – Stars Kitija Laksa and Maria Jespersen combined to score 52 points to help No. 17 USF secure a tough 83-78 road victory at George Washington on Saturday afternoon.
Laksa (Riga, Latvia) led the way with 27 points and made two of her five three-pointers during the Bulls' crucial 8-0 run after George Washington tied the game up near the midpoint of the fourth quarter.
Jespersen (Arhus, Denmark) posted her second straight game with 25 points by going 11-for-15 from the field while USF (7-1) shot nearly 56 percent.