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Three Takeaways From Men’s Basketball’s Win over UMass

BY NATALIE HEAVREN, SPORTS EDITOR Mason improved to 9-3 in conference play and 15-10 overall Wednesday after defeating the University of Massachusetts in overtime 80-75. After the game, head coach Dave Paulsen said, “I thought that was a heck of a…

A Patriots Baseball Preview

After losing key players, the Mason squad looks to repeat their 2018 success BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER Last season baseball got off to a rough start, losing their first eight games. “Oh my God, what happened here? We were…

Three Takeaways from Women’s Basketball’s Loss to Houston

BY NATALIE HEAVREN, SPORTS EDITOR Women’s basketball lost 66-56 Friday afternoon to the University of Houston despite leading by six at the half. The Patriots shot just 33.3 percent and scored only four free throws in the second half compared to…

Three Takeaways from Men’s Basketball’s Win over James Madison

BY NATALIE HEAVREN SPORTS EDITOR Men’s basketball found itself back in the win column Friday night after defeating former Colonial Athletic Association foe James Madison University 66-53. “That was a great effort by our guys, that’s exactly what we’ve been looking…

Four Takeaways from Mason’s 72-67 Loss to Vermont

BY ZACH SEAY STAFF WRITER Men’s basketball team missed another chance on Monday to add an impressive non-conference victory to their résumé in a 72-67 loss to the University of Vermont. Plagued by horrendous three-point shooting (3-18) and little defensive resistance…