George Washington University

​​With the fifth-largest 2020-21 budget in the Atlantic 10 with $27 million allocated to the Athletic Department in the 2020-21 fiscal year, GW saw a $123,000 increase of the disparity of its funds between the salaries in men’s and women’s programs, according to the Equity in Athletics Data Analysis, a U.S. Department of Education database released November. There was a $4 … [Read more...] about GW Athletic Department heaves 2019-21 budget cuts

Men’s basketball trounced the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-55 in a nationally televised showdown at the Smith Center Wednesday night – the team’s first win against a Power 5 opponent since 2016. Led by senior guard James Bishop IV, the Colonials rained a barrage of 3-pointers down on the Gamecocks, five of which came from the slithery southpaw who finished the game with 24 … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball trounces South Carolina at home

GW Athletics launched an exclusive giving society for its highest-paying donors to ramp up fundraising engagement, the department announced in a release Tuesday. The 1732 Circle members will have exclusive access to conversations with head coaches and Athletic Director Tanya Vogel, special events with members of the GW athletic community and gear branded by GW Athletics and the … [Read more...] about GW Athletics launches exclusive donor club

Student-athletes graduate at a 94 percent rate at GW, exceeding the Division I average, according to U.S. Department of Education data the NCAA released Tuesday. GW Athletics’ graduation success rate – which the NCAA calculates to measure the number of students who enter and graduate college – topped the NCAA’s 90 percent recorded across DI institutions, according to an … [Read more...] about Student-athletes graduate at 94 percent rate: NCAA data

Women’s basketball won their third game of the season Friday, topping American in a 67-62 nail-biter where clutch free throws and offensive rebounds sealed the game in the final minutes. The Colonials (3-1) got off to a strong start with 22 points in the first quarter, where freshman Mia Lakstigala scored 17 points and pulled down seven rebounds against the Eagles (0-2). The … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball narrowly wins against American