January 2012

New gmu.edu designed for more direct navigation

George Mason University kicked off the spring semester with a new homepage. And when it came to the site's navigation system, the developers kept in mind a popular xkcd.com cartoon.

Men's hoops escapes in a slugfest over Towson, 72-60

Fairfax, Va.– In a game defined by sloppy play and turnovers, the George Mason Patriots came out victorious (15-5, 7-1) against the Towson Tigers, 72-60, maintaining their position on top of the CAA hierarchy and keeping the winless Tigers in the cellar.

Towson (0-20, 0-8) has now lost 39 straight conference games. On the season, they are averaging just 48.9 points per game, good for 344th in the nation, and are averaging just 33.8 rebounds per game, which puts them 229th in the nation.

First looks at Mason's newest housing: Rogers and Whitetop [VIDEO]

Construction is complete, doors are open and students now occupy the Fairfax campus's two newest residence halls. Connect2Mason took a look at the new housing (and student reactions) at the beginning of the spring semester.

Women's hoops cruises against William & Mary, 82-70

Fairfax, Va.– The George Mason women’s squad put their losing streak to an end on Thursday, defeating CAA rival William and Mary by a score of 82-70 in the Patriot Center.  The Patriots (8-9, 2-4) used their home court to their advantage as their second half surge put the Tribe (8-9,2-4) away, and are now back to their winning ways in dynamic fashion as they saw five players score in double digits.

Our picks for Winter Welcome Week 2012

Weekends at Mason has posted the list of events and freebies for Winter Welcome Week 2012, and we’ve selected our favorites (including an opportunity to take pictures in a gigantic snow globe).

Men's hoops remains atop CAA standings with win over Delaware

Fairfax, Va.– The Patriots (14-5, 6-1) came out on fire Wednesday night as they easily defeated the Blue Hens of Delaware (7-10, 3-4) in the first of a three-game conference homestand, 89-63, successfully maintaining their position tied atop the CAA standings with Old Dominion.

Senior forwards Mike Morrison and Ryan Pearson led the way for the Patriots.

“It was a good team effort, obviously Mike and Ryan were terrific tonight, they got the game started,” head coach Paul Hewitt said.

Men's hoops opens 2012 with win over William & Mary, 70-56


Senior guard Andre Cornelius led the way for the Patriots with 20 points in their 70-56 victory over William & Mary Monday afternoon in the Patriot Center (John Powell).