2/1/25
Newark, NJ-Mercer women’s basketball moved to 14-5 on the season following a 79-65 win at Essex CC (4-12). Freshman Zaakirah Edwards (Philadelphia, PA/Mastery Charter) led the Vikings with 27 points and freshman Jayla Jones (Mount Holly, NJ/Rancocas Valley) had a double double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 17 rebounds.
Sophomore Jhava Wilson (Trenton, NJ/Trenton Central) had 12 points, four rebounds and four steals and freshman Alexandra Garcia Galan (Barcelona, Spain) had 12 points, four assists. Sophomore Lia Sekhniashvili (Madrid, Spain / American School of Madrid) added 12 points and five rebounds in the win.
The Vikings next travel to Lackawanna (14-6) for a big Region matchup at 5:00 PM game on Tuesday, February 4th.