Preview: Davidson Wildcats at George Washington Revolutionaries

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — A surging George Washington squad hosts a Davidson team looking to rebound from its worst offensive showing of the season when the Atlantic 10 Conference foes meet Wednesday night at the Charles E. Smith Center.

The Revolutionaries (12-5, 2-1 A-10) have won four of their last five, including a dominant 101-66 victory over Loyola Chicago on Saturday. They are powered by forward Rafael Castro, who is coming off a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double and has averaged 17.8 points and 11.2 rebounds over his last five games. His presence inside will challenge a Wildcats frontcourt that was overwhelmed in its last outing.

Davidson (10-6, 2-1) is reeling from a 70-45 home loss to Rhode Island, a game in which it shot just 28.8% from the field. Guard Josh Scovens, a key facilitator, will need to spark the Wildcats’ offense. He scored 10 points in the loss to Rhode Island but has been inconsistent, averaging 5.8 points over his last six contests. Davidson’s recent results have been a rollercoaster, with the loss to the Rams preceded by a solid road win at Loyola Chicago.

The matchup pits George Washington’s high-scoring attack, which has topped 99 points three times this season, against a Davidson defense that has shown vulnerability, particularly in lopsided non-conference losses to Kansas and Utah State. The Revolutionaries’ backcourt, led by Christian Jones (11 points, 9 assists vs. Loyola), will test Davidson’s perimeter defense.

Historically, this series has been tightly contested, adding another layer to a critical early conference game. George Washington will aim to protect its home court and solidify its standing near the top of the A-10, while Davidson seeks to prove its offensive struggles were an aberration and steal a vital road win.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Wednesday in the nation’s capital.