Category: Sports

HIGH SPIRITS AND PATRIOT PRIDE

As students rushed into EagleBank Arena for the annual Gold Rush event, enthusiasm and school spirit filled the atmosphere leading into the first home game and win of the season. BY MADALYN GODFREY, STAFF WRITER Another year and another win…

PATRIOTS ARE VICTORIOUS FOR FIRST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON

Mason men’s basketball defeats Longwood University and American University for first home weekend. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason men’s basketball hosted their home opener against Longwood University with a final score of 83-69. As of 2015, Mason remains undefeated…

REPRESENTATION IN MASON ATHLETICS

  BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason track and field alumna, Nena Rogers was recently promoted as the new Interim Assistant Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Rogers explained how the process of being promoted from interim is a…

MASON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IS UNDERWAY

  The Mason women’s basketball team hosted its first open practice Saturday, Sep. 17 at EagleBank Arena. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason women’s basketball is upon us. The Patriots are hoping to contribute this season on both ends offensively…

NEW BEGINNINGS FOR PATRIOTS SOCCER TEAM

Mason men’s soccer welcomes new coach and wins first game of the season. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason men’s soccer welcomes Rich Costanzo who entered his first season to serve as the 11th head coach in the history of…

CTE: THE ONGOING CONCERN FOR FOOTBALL ATHLETES

A majority of football athletes have suffered from CTE, even when they are unaware of it.  BY ANTHONY PALACIOS, STAFF WRITER Stories have been ringing worldwide and different sports professions about CTE becoming a long-term issue for many athletes. Football,…

PATRIOTS FOOTBALL IS IN FULL FORCE THIS SEASON

The George Mason Men’s Club football team has its eyes set on the upcoming 2022 National Club Football Association (NCFA) season.  BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Last year, the team came up short against Ohio State and placed second overall…

PATRIOTS FALL SHORT IN AN OVERTIME BATTLE TO UMASS

The loss sets the tone for the Patriots in A10 Championship BY JALEN STUBBS, COPY CHIEF The Mason Patriots (7-9 Atlantic 10 Conference, 14-15 overall) hosted their final game at Eagle Bank of the season where they faced an unfortunate…