Sports
Mission Accomplished: Men’s Soccer Dethrones National Champions
By John Powell, Asst. Sports Editor
The George Mason University men’s soccer team came into the game against the Maryland Terrapins with little to prove. Maryland was ranked third in the nation and needed to prove their season after a loss to their rival, the North Carolina Tar Heels.
In My Own Words: Visiting Some Old Friends
By Broadside Staff Writer Fernanda Bartels
With conference games starting this weekend, the real competition begins now. I have been waiting for this time of the season since the beginning of August. We are at the point where we played enough games to become a cohesive unit, but we still have some adjustments to make.
We have improved in fundamental aspects, but we are not playing our best yet. We overcame some tough opponents, but the most amazing victories have yet to come. There is no better time during the season than now. It has been exciting especially due to the fresh start this season.
Leaving Out Lester
Southpaw Makes His Pitch for the Cy Young
By Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan
Take the following blindfolded taste test: Pitcher A, valued at $23 million according to FanGraphs, posted a 16-6 record with a 3.21 ERA last season, and Pitcher B posted an 18-3 record with a 2.90 ERA, but was valued at $14.9 million. Which pitcher was considered for the AL Cy Young award last season?
Phillies Look for Repetition
Phillies to Defend Last Season’s Title
By Broadside Staff Writer Chris Demarco
The New York Yankees accomplished a back-to-back World Series title in grand fashion: winning it three consecutive times from 1998 through 2000. Since then, no team has accomplished such a feat. The Philadelphia Phillies will have their shot this year.
The Goode Side of Hollyball
Junior Lives the Goode Life at Mason
By Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan
Junior middle blocker and opposite hitter Holly Goode claims that she was really bad when she first encountered volleyball in high school. Goode, who needed just two years of experience prior to joining the George Mason University women’s volleyball team, is finally at the breakout point of her career as a full-time starter.
Mason Looks to Muzzle Huskies
By Broadside Correspondent Yasin Jama
The George Mason University women’s soccer team, ranked fifth in the NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Region Polls, will continue their conference tune-up when they host the Northeastern Huskies. The game will be played at George Mason Stadium at 2 p.m.
The team is off to a great start with its young roster, winning eight of the first nine games.
The Worldwide News of Sports
By Broadside Correspondent Ryan Dempsey
UFC
Ultimate Fighting Champion superstar Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has announced that he will retire from the UFC. Jackson announced his retirement for reasons such as being rushed into fights, past
Revenge of the Patriots
Rematch of 2008 Sweet 16
By Broadside Correspondent Ebad Khan
The highly anticipated matchup between the George Mason University men’s soccer team and the Maryland Terrapins will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
The Patriots will look to avenge their 2-0 loss on Nov. 25 last season in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.