Category: Sports

MASON WBB HOLDS OFF PITTSBURGH IN UPSET WIN

The Patriots held off a late rally from Pitt en route to a 4-0 start. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball upset Pittsburgh 60-52 on Wednesday afternoon at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots withstood a late run from the…

ONCE A MARATHONER, ALWAYS A MARATHONER

A Mason student veteran runs the 48th Marine Corps Marathon for his first time. BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR “Every Marine has Nov. 10 ingrained in their minds since their days in bootcamp. It’s a great day to remember the…

MASON STIFLES MONMOUTH IN SEASON OPENER

Transfers lead the way as Mason starts the season with a victory. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated Monmouth 72-61 in Monday’s season opener. The Patriots were led by transfers Amari Kelly, from UNC Wilmington, and Darius…

BASKETBALL SEASON TIPS OFF WITH A DOUBLEHEADER

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Hope to Build on Strong 22-23 Seasons. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Basketball season tips off at EagleBank Arena on Monday as both Mason basketball teams open their seasons at home. The women will open play…

MASON LOOKS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IN NEW AGE OF COLLEGE SPORTS

Mason Director of Athletics opens up about the new-look collegiate sports world. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR In the first Mason Vision Series forum of the semester, Mason’s Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis and  Associate Director of Sport Management Craig…

MILAN PIERRE-JEROME QUALIFIES FOR THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s soccer midfielder, Milan Pierre Jerome, makes history by becoming the first female Haitian soccer player to make a FIFA Women’s World Cup appearance. “My first reaction was very emotional,” said Jerome. “I think…

TONY SKINN IS MASON’S NEW HEAD COACH

Mason basketball alum Tony Skinn returns home to lead men’s basketball. BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR On Thursday, March 30, Mason announced hiring Tony Skinn to serve as the 12th men’s head coach for the George Mason basketball franchise. According…

HEAD COACH KIM ENGLISH DEPARTS MASON

BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball head coach, Kim English is expected to be hired as the new head coach for Providence after only two seasons. According to Mason Athletics, Interim Director of Athletics, Nena Rogers expressed her…

PATRIOTS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON WITH SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN

BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR & BRAD BYRNE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mason closed out their final home game of the season against Fordham finishing with a final score of 64-58 after an impressive performance in overtime. Then, on Saturday, they closed out…

PATRIOTS WIN HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST LA SALLE

The Patriots win their third straight game against La Salle during homecoming weekend. BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR The Patriots (16-12) were victorious against La Salle at Homecoming this past Saturday closing with a final score of 70-66. With an…