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Former Mason player drafted by Canadian pro team

Tyler Byrum, staff writer Former Mason men’s basketball star, Erik Copes, was chosen as the #1 overall pick in the 2015 National Basketball League of Canada draft. Copes was selected to play for the Niagara River Lions, who are entering their inaugural season in…

Women’s basketball wins opening exhibition game

Kaleel Weatherly, staff writer In its only exhibition game before the start of the season, Mason’s women’s basketball team defeated the Central Methodist University Eagles 74—54 at Eaglebank Arena. The game got off to a generally shaky start for both teams. Mason shot…

Mason athletes turn the playground into a workout

It’s every college student’s dream to play on a playground for exercise. For Mason athletes, this dream became a reality with the recent remodel of their weight room. Mason’s weight room now has plenty of space for running around like…

Women’s soccer records a loss and a spot in playoffs

Mitchell Westall, staff writer Following a tough loss Thursday to LaSalle, Mason’s women’s soccer team fell below .500 for the first time since losing to East Carolina in the season opener. In order to clinch a playoff spot, the women’s team needed…

Mason wrestler reflects, looks ahead, prepares

Kaleel Weatherly, staff writer As the 2015-2016 season approaches, Mason’s men’s wrestling team is gearing up for big successes. Wrestler Greg Flournoy, a redshirt senior, said this year wrestlers will focus on building off of the strides made last season. In the 2014-2015 season, Flournoy had…