George Mason

Photo Courtesy of Kansas AthleticsEdited by Domenic Allegra From Rick Barnes to almost Roy Williams: How UNC’s legendary head coach almost became George Mason’s men’s basketball coach BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR During the 1987-1988 season, George Mason athletic director Jack Kvancz and first-year head coach Rick Barnes always had lunch every Thursday at Thursday’s, a … [Read more...] about THE COACH THAT NEVER WAS

Fourth Estate Domenic Allegra Women’s basketball senior Marika Korpinen’s story from role player to leader  BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR “School is closing, go get your stuff,” assistant coach Bob Dunn said back in 2020. This was the start of the most stressful week of senior Marika Korpinen’s life.  “Everything was closing, I panic-packed everything. I first bought plane … [Read more...] about COVID-19, THE WNIT AND A RELENTLESS WORK ETHIC: THE STORY OF MARIKA KORPINEN

BY: ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER With a game plan resembling that of the grit-and-grind Memphis Grizzlies, the Mason men’s basketball team secured their spot in the Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals by defeating George Washington 73-59 on Thursday night.  Junior Jordan Miller continues to shine as Mason’s premier player, leading the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds. This … [Read more...] about MEN’S BASKETBALL DEFEATS GEORGE WASHINGTON IN SECOND ROUND OF A-10 TOURNAMENT

BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR On Friday, men’s basketball fell to Davidson, 99-67, ending the Patriots’ season in Richmond.  “Obviously a really disappointing way to end the year. There were mistakes that we made defensively, but I think a lot of it was Davidson played great,” head coach Dave Paulsen said. “This leaves a bitter taste in our mouth in what was really a … [Read more...] about MASON MEN’S BASKETBALL TROUNCED IN A-10 QUARTERFINALS

BY NATALIE HEAVREN STAFF WRITER Women’s basketball fell in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Championship to George Washington. The 62-56 loss was the team’s third of the season to the Colonials.  Here are three takeaways from the game and the immediate aftermath: WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HAS WON JUST ONE A-10 TOURNAMENT GAME SINCE THE 2016-2017 SEASON In the last five seasons, … [Read more...] about WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BATTLES IN A-10 FIRST ROUND, BUT FALLS SHORT