BALTIMORE, Md. — Johns Hopkins University women’s basketball suffered its first loss of the 2026-27 season Tuesday, falling to Randolph-Macon, 63-59, inside Goldfarb Gymnasium. The No. 7/8 Blue Jays moved to 1-1 after the loss.
Faith Williamson and Jocelyn Goldstein led Johns Hopkins with 41 of the team’s 59 points. Williamson matched her career high with 21 points on 9-of-18 shooting, along with five rebounds and four assists, while Goldstein scored 20 points, added three assists and recorded a career-high six blocks.
Randolph-Macon Holds Off Johns Hopkins
Randolph-Macon led 20-19 after the first quarter and took a 37-35 advantage into halftime. The Yellow Jackets maintained a 45-42 lead after three quarters as the teams continued to trade momentum.
Randolph-Macon built its largest lead of the game at six points with just over a minute remaining. Williamson then made a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to three, and Goldstein followed with a 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining to bring the Blue Jays within 61-59.
Randolph-Macon converted free throws late to secure the victory. The Yellow Jackets held scoring advantages in each quarter, including an 18-17 edge in the fourth period.
Williamson and Goldstein Combine for 41 Points
Williamson and Goldstein shot a combined 17-of-33 from the floor, or 51.5 percent. The rest of the Blue Jays combined for 18 points.
Johns Hopkins battled back from an early seven-point deficit in the opening quarter. Lauren Knudson helped pull the Blue Jays within one before Marleigh Jackson’s transition layup gave Johns Hopkins its first lead, and Williamson’s driving layup at the buzzer made it a 20-19 game after 10 minutes.
Johns Hopkins briefly moved back in front during the second quarter after consecutive 3-pointers from Knudson and Williamson. Randolph-Macon answered with a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer to take its 37-35 lead into the break.
Johns Hopkins Women’s Basketball Heads to Goucher
Johns Hopkins returns to action Friday, November 13, at Goucher for the Renie Amoss Memorial Tip-Off Classic. The Blue Jays will face Lancaster Bible at 5 p.m. inside the Decker Sports and Recreation Center.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Williamson and Goldstein gave Johns Hopkins 41 points and kept the Blue Jays within reach throughout the game. Randolph-Macon secured the 63-59 victory with late free throws after Goldstein’s final 3-pointer cut the margin to two points.
Source: Original report
