BY NATALIE HEAVREN, SPORTS EDITOR Mason fell to 5-1 in their first away game of the season. Despite leading for most of the first half, Mason found themselves down 43-31. The Patriots continued to struggle in the second half…
BY NATALIE HEAVREN, SPORTS EDITOR Mason improved to 5-0 on the season Tuesday night after a 65-61 win over Loyola (Md.). Here are three takeaways from the game: Rebounding pays off Mason finished the game with 51 rebounds, their highest…
The Amazing Professor X BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR It’s not every day that you grow up with parents who both played college basketball. However, Mason men’s basketball’s Xavier Johnson was lucky enough to have that experience. Johnson’s mother,…
BY NATALIE HEAVREN SPORTS EDITOR Mason improved to 4-0 for the third time ever as a program after an 83-70 win over JMU. A win Tuesday against Loyola (Md.) would set the record for the best start in program history. …
BY NATALIE HEAVREN SPORTS EDITOR Mason improved to 3-0 Wednesday night after defeating LIU 80-74. Here are three takeaways from the game. Need to Share the Ball The Patriots have struggled to share the ball throughout the season. Against the…
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Men’s Basketball started off their second game of the season with another win. After getting off to a strong start Mason defeated Longwood, 76-65. Here are three takeaways: Utter Dominance Leads to Disengagement Mason…
Overtime three-point shooting results in a win BY NATALIE HEAVREN Men’s basketball opened their season with a 68-55 overtime win against Navy. Here are three key takeaways from the game. OT threes The excitement that may have been missing from…
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…
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR After a disappointing loss in the Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals, men’s basketball is looking to rebound in the 2019-2020 season. Last year the team finished with a record of 18-15, and 11-7 in A-10…
BY NATALIE HEAVREN SPORTS EDITOR, DOMENIC ALLEGRA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Otis Livingston II Continues Basketball Career in Denmark Mason Men’s Basketball has a new addition to its list of professional players as guard Otis Livingston II signed a one-year contract…