Trey Autry leads George Washington to victory over Illinois State
- George Washington defeated Illinois State 72-64 in the Paradise Jam tournament.
- Trey Autry scored 16 points off the bench and had five rebounds.
- This victory marks George Washington's sixth win of the season.
On November 25, 2024, in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands, George Washington University faced Illinois State University in the fifth-place game at the Paradise Jam tournament. Trey Autry made a significant impact off the bench, scoring 16 points and contributing five rebounds, which helped secure the 72-64 victory for George Washington. Despite trailing 29-27 at halftime, the Revolutionaries rallied in the second half to dominate the game. Gerald Drumgoole Jr. and Darren Buchanan Jr. also made key contributions, scoring 16 and 15 points respectively. Illinois State, led by Chase Walker with 18 points, struggled to keep pace with George Washington's offensive surge. The match concluded with George Washington improving to a record of 6-1, while Illinois State fell to 4-3, marking a crucial win for the Revolutionaries as they looked ahead to their next game against VMI.