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Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre 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 Panthers to win the game, which was their first victory over an ACC opponent since 2014 against Virginia … [Read more...] about MASON WBB HOLDS OFF PITTSBURGH IN UPSET WIN

Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre 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 Maddox, from Virginia Tech, who each scored 17 points.  “It’s the first of many and I’m … [Read more...] about MASON STIFLES MONMOUTH IN SEASON OPENER

Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre 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 against Division II opponent Bowie State at 2 p.m., while the men’s team hosts Monmouth at 7 p.m. in … [Read more...] about BASKETBALL SEASON TIPS OFF WITH A DOUBLEHEADER

Photo Courtesy of George Mason University 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 Esherick discussed the ever-changing world of collegiate athletics. Issues … [Read more...] about MASON LOOKS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IN NEW AGE OF COLLEGE SPORTS

Photo Courtesy of Mason Athletics 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 being able to realize that being the first to ever do it for our country just made me … [Read more...] about MILAN PIERRE-JEROME QUALIFIES FOR THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP