A look into the oncoming season with head coach Aylene Ilkson BY JALEN STUBBS STAFF WRITER Mason’s women’s volleyball squad is victorious with a home record of 2-0 so far this season. On Saturday, Aug. 28, the Patriots beat American University in the first, third and fourth quarters with a final score of 3-1 — followed by an even more exceptional win for the Patriots on Aug. 29 … [Read more...] about WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL SECURES BACK-TO-BACK VICTORY FOR THE DC CHALLENGE
George Mason
THE COACH THAT NEVER WAS
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
COVID-19, THE WNIT AND A RELENTLESS WORK ETHIC: THE STORY OF MARIKA KORPINEN
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
MEN’S BASKETBALL DEFEATS GEORGE WASHINGTON IN SECOND ROUND OF A-10 TOURNAMENT
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
MASON MEN’S BASKETBALL TROUNCED IN A-10 QUARTERFINALS
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