Fourth Estate/Mitchell Richtmyre The Patriots faltered defensively in their third consecutive loss. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball fell to Loyola Chicago 85-79 on Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots (15-8, 4-6 Atlantic 10) led by eight at halftime, but were outscored by 14 in the second half. The loss is Mason’s third straight, all coming by … [Read more...] about MASON FALLS AT HOME TO LOYOLA CHICAGO
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MIAMI HURRICANES TIGHT END GRANTED NINTH YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY
Photo Courtesy of University of Miami Athletics The veteran pass-catcher will suit up for the 2024 season. BY TRISTEN SCHAEFER, STAFF WRITER It’s official. The University of Miami football team will have their newly-added veteran tight end, Cam McCormick, for the 2024 season, which will be his ninth year of college football eligibility. You read that right. McCormick was … [Read more...] about MIAMI HURRICANES TIGHT END GRANTED NINTH YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY
MASON OUTLASTS FORDHAM, WINS 7TH STRAIGHT
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