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 narrowly wins against American
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
Men’s basketball withstands late rally for third victory
Men’s basketball took down Maryland Eastern Shore 69-64 Friday at the Smith Center, despite a furious, late-game run by the Hawks. The GW guards’ relentless attack on the paint ultimately provided enough of a cushion for the Colonials (3-1) to eke out a win over the Hawks (1-3), with graduate student guard Brendan Adams and senior guard James Bishop IV contributing 17 and 19 … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball withstands late rally for third victory
Baseball honors commitment to Jackie Robinson’s legacy
The 27th annual Jackie Robinson night paid tribute to the efforts of the GW Baseball program’s efforts to commemorate Jackie Robinson’s memory Thursday night. The baseball program began its affiliation with the project 25 years ago when then Head Coach Tom Walter agreed to host a commemorative home game for Jackie Robinson. This year the Jackie and Rachel Society honored junior … [Read more...] about Baseball honors commitment to Jackie Robinson’s legacy
Women's basketball storms Howard with blowout win
Women’s basketball notched their second win of the season Monday, toppling Howard 83-62 after taking off with an early lead in a high-scoring first quarter. The Colonials (2-1) put 26 on the board in the first quarter on their way to the program’s highest-scoring game since 2015, powered by freshman guard Nya Robertson who nailed four shots from 3-point range. The GW team was … [Read more...] about Women's basketball storms Howard with blowout win