Photo courtesy of Mercy Wolverton One of the newest and fastest-growing sports at Mason BY SAM DOUGLAS, STAFF WRITER Mason has a variety of sports available on campus. Some are more well known than others, such as men’s and women’s basketball, which fills the many seats at the EagleBank Arena. However, there are a number of unhonored teams at the school filled with talented and … [Read more...] about Inside women’s ice hockey at Mason
Mason starts season with Gold Rush victory
Mitchell Richtmyre/Fourth Estate Mason men’s basketball won their season opener against NC Central in its annual Gold Rush game BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR On Nov. 4, Mason’s Men Basketball won their season opener against North Carolina Central 75-58. Mason guard Darius Maddox led the way with 17 points and five rebounds, while guard Jared Billups had eight … [Read more...] about Mason starts season with Gold Rush victory
Faces of Esports: CSGO manager Grayson Wood
Photo Courtesy of Justus Johnson Counter-Strike manager at Mason Esports details his journey BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Editor note: The use of the word “server” is referring to the practicing and playing of the game Counter-Strike. Grayson ”dr1ver” Wood has been the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) manager for Mason Esports since the fall of 2022. … [Read more...] about Faces of Esports: CSGO manager Grayson Wood
Mason Valorant qualifies for playoffs
Madalyn Godfrey/Fourth Estate Mason Valorant won in a 2-0 series to qualify for Last Chance Qualifiers BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Editor’s Note: Players will be referred to by their gamer tags. Additionally, on Oct. 26, Mason Valorant won the MACS Championship and lost their LCQ match in a 2-0 series against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Oct. 28. On … [Read more...] about Mason Valorant qualifies for playoffs
Mason’s men’s soccer claims first place in the A-10
Mitchell Richtmyre/Fourth Estate The Patriots are one of two teams in the country with 12 wins BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR On Oct. 26, Mason men’s soccer defeated St. Bonaventure 4-1 to gain sole possession of first place in the Atlantic 10. Mason’s win puts them a game ahead of Duquesne heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Mason is now one of … [Read more...] about Mason’s men’s soccer claims first place in the A-10