Sports & Recreation

Larranaga addresses rumors with 'The Junkies'


After 14 seasons, Jim Larranaga parted ways with the Patriots to start a new journey with Miami. He appeared on 106.7 The Fan to answer questions about the rumors of his decision. (John Powell)

Men’s Lacrosse Club falls just short of advancing


The George Mason Club Lacrosse team went from winless to 9-5 in just one year, and came up one game shy of reaching the 16-team playoff field after losing the play-in game to George Washington over the weekend. (Steven Hascher)

Students react to Coach Larranaga's departure

Just days after the shocking news of former Men's Basketball head coach Jim Larranaga's announcement that he was leaving the program to head to South Beach to coach Miami, students on campus have their reaction to the news.

Men's Golf finishes third at CAA Tournament to break all-time school record


Senior Silas VanSky led the Patriots to a school-record third place finish at the CAA Tournament over the weekend, and finished third as an individual at +2 total for the three rounds. (Photo courtesy of the Men's Golf team)

Larranaga accepts Miami's coaching offer


Coach Jim Larranaga speaks at a press conference.  (John Powell)

Update 6:50 p.m. Connect2Mason has video of the Tom O'Connor press conference

Men's Basketball Coach Jim Larranaga has agreed to take the vacant coaching job at the University of Miami, according to Mason Athletics.

Miami given permission to talk to Larranaga about coaching vacancy


In his 14th season at the helm, George Mason head coach Jim Larranaga earned his second career CAA Coach of the Year award after leading his team to a school-best 25-5 regular season.  (John Powell)

Men’s Club Lacrosse in pursuit of National Championship


Sophomore John Grady, a midfielder and the captain of the squad, took over a struggling Club Lacrosse program and turned it into a legitimate national title contender within a year. (Dr. Scott Wilander)

Washington Nationals improve to 8-7 with weekend sweep


Although the Nationals lack an ace, starting pitcher Livan Hernandez is off to a good start with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 2.45. The pitching rotation has been a pleasant surprise thus far. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons, user afagen)

Women's Lacrosse drops double-OT heartbreaker to Delaware

The Mason Women’s Lacrosse team lost a tough double-overtime thriller, 12-11, to the Delaware Blue Hens on Friday night at George Mason Stadium. The Patriots were led by a pair of hat-tricks from junior Emily Ellisen and sophomores Caitlin Formato and Allie Hilderbrandt.

Mike Morrison continues to recover from surgery


Junior Mike Morrison recently underwent surgery to remove a screw from his knee. He is a key part of the Patriots' lineup, primarily becuase of his defensive intensity. (John Powell)