The Bumpy Road of the Washington Nationals
What Went Wrong With the 2020 Washington Nationals BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER A record of 19-31 doesn’t have the same ring to it this year as it did last year. In 2019, it meant the beginning of one of…
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2020 NFL PREVIEW
The NFL kicks off in the COVID-19 era BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER If it feels like the NFL season snuck up on you this year, you’re not alone. With the MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, ATP and WTA all resuming…
Mason Basketball’s Cardaño-Hillary, Douglas-Stanley Transfer
BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER Mason women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer, Nicole Cardaño-Hillary and one of men’s basketball’s three-point threats, Jason Douglas-Stanley, are entering the transfer portal this offseason. On March 17, women’s basketball head coach Nyla Milleson announced that…
Second Half Surge Boosts Billikens Over Patriots
BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER Failing to find their rhythm on offense, Mason fell to Saint Louis 69-57 Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena. Mason scored six points during the first 15 minutes of the second half, allowing Saint Louis to…
Men’s basketball’s Ian Boyd reflects on his time at Mason
Big Shot Boyd BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER Men’s basketball senior guard Ian Boyd has been a standout player for the program over the last four years. However, it might surprise fans to know that he almost played a different…
Men’s basketball’s AJ Wilson discusses breaking the single-season blocks record.
BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER During Mason’s triumphant victory over VCU on Feb. 12, men’s basketball forward AJ Wilson seized his place in the team’s history by breaking a record that stood for 20 years. With just over 10 minutes…
Mason Men’s Volleyball’s Jack Reese Shares His Journey to the Green and Gold
BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER One might expect that a 6-foot-5-inch high school freshman would be the starting center on his school’s basketball team. However, for Mason men’s volleyball player Jack Reese, he would end up blocking a different type…
Mason Men’s Basketball 2019-2020 Nonconference Schedule Breakdown
BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER After a disappointing 6-7 nonconference record last season, the Mason Patriots will look to start the 2019-2020 season on a much higher note. There are a handful of dates that Mason fans should circle on their…
When Remembering the 2019 Washington Nationals, Don’t Forget Davey.
BY ROSS SHINBERG, STAFF WRITER “Go 1–0 today” has been the mindset of the Washington Nationals and their manager, Davey Martinez, since the start of the summer. It’s a simple message — but a necessary one, given how poorly the…
Senior softball pitcher Marina Vitalich discusses her unique opportunities playing softball abroad
BY ROSS SHINBERG, STAFF WRITER Over the past four years at Mason, redshirt senior Marina Vitalich has set the standard for pitching in the green and gold uniform. However, those are not the only two colors in which she pitches….