Fourth Estate/Mitchell Richtmyre The Patriots won a defensive battle to extend their win streak. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball defeated Fordham 54-47 on Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots (17-3, 8-1 Atlantic 10) relied on stifling defense and strong free throw shooting to close out the victory. “It wasn’t pretty, but it’s good to be on … [Read more...] about MASON OUTLASTS FORDHAM, WINS 7TH STRAIGHT
GMU BATTLES BACK IN HOMECOMING WIN OVER RHODE ISLAND
Fourth Estate/Jordan Giles The Patriots improve to 11-1 at home with an overall record of 15-5. BY CARSON ALGER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated the Rhode Island Rams 92-84 in the annual homecoming game on Jan. 27 at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots started the game slow with the Rams leading the score 14-4 in the middle of the first half, but later … [Read more...] about GMU BATTLES BACK IN HOMECOMING WIN OVER RHODE ISLAND
MASON BEATS ST. BONAVENTURE, ENDS LOSING SKID
Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre A balance attack helped the Patriots get back in the win column. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated St. Bonaventure 69-60 on Saturday afternoon at EagleBank Arena to end a three-game losing streak. The Patriots (14-5, 3-3 Atlantic 10) used a balanced attack and pressuring defense to come back from a late … [Read more...] about MASON BEATS ST. BONAVENTURE, ENDS LOSING SKID
GMU DOMINATES SAINT LOUIS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WIN
Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre The Patriots handled the Billikens to improve to 13-3. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball defeated Saint Louis 91-61 on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots started the game on a 10-0 run and never trailed in the game. “I really felt that the girls were prepared today, from the beginning of the tip … [Read more...] about GMU DOMINATES SAINT LOUIS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WIN
A GRAND DAY OUT FOR MASON BASEBALL
Photo Courtesy of Ali Ali The 2023 baseball squad came out to celebrate a spectacular campaign in a familiar setting. BY ALI ALI, STAFF WRITER Picture this: A rowdy arcade filled with video games and vibrant colors, and nestled in the back of such a fun environment, a dining hall reserved for Mason Baseball. On Nov. 10, the group celebrated their 2023 season with a conference … [Read more...] about A GRAND DAY OUT FOR MASON BASEBALL