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Mason Dominates Seahawks w. 3-0 Sweep
Story by Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan
The last time the George Mason University Patriots registered a sweep was against Rutgers University in the Davidson Invitational approximately two months ago. On Friday night, the Patriots returned to the Field House after a month long road-trip to defeat the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks 25-18, 25-12, 25-14. The Patriots improved to 8-18 overall and 4-9 in the conference while the Seahawks stay winless in the CAA at 0-13 and drop to 6-22 overall.
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MEN’S SOCCER
Senior forward Kwame Adjeman-Pamboe is having the time of his life on the soccer field as he kept his point-streak to six games after scoring a goal in Mason’s 5-3 win over the College of William & Mary Tribe in the CAA Semifinals on Friday night. The Patriots move onto the CAA final against Northeastern University after their win against the top-seeded UNC-Wilmington Seahawks. Mason improved to 12-6-2 overall and 6-4-1 in the CAA as the Tribe fell to 10-6-3, 6-4-1. In the last six games, Adjeman-Pamboe scored seven goals, four of them coming in the last four games, and recorded four assists. Adjeman-Pamboe scored two goals on Friday night in the 34th minute and again in the 38th minute to give the Patriots a commanding 4-0 lead. In a week full of excitement, four Patriots were named to the All-CAA teams.
Mason Drops Season Opener Despite Effort
Story by Broadside Staff Writer Tim Blank
Despite an 11-point loss to the Bucknell University Bison on Friday 62-51, many of the coaches and players were very much optimistic after the performance that was given against the defending Patriot League champions.
“We told the kids in the locker room after the game, when we were fresh, it looked really good,” said new head coach Jeri Porter.
Mason Defeats Hofstra in CAA Quarterfinals
By Broadside Staff Writer Brendan Murphy
For the first 54 minutes, both George Mason University and Hofstra University were looking to break the scoreless tie. In a 30-minute span, the Patriots came up on top with five goals to defeat the Pride in a one-sided affair in the CAA Quarterfinals match at George Mason Stadium.
Fencing at Mason: Epee, Foil, Sabre—Oh My!
By Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan
Junior Chris Atwood first took up fencing along with his friends during his sophomore year in high school. Fencing, a sport competed at the high school level in New Jersey, became a passion for Atwood as he currently stands as George Mason University’s fencing club president.
The fencing team swept the competition last Sunday with five wins over George Washington University 21-6, St. John’s College 18-9, St. Mary’s University 19-8, University of Maryland-College Park 14-13, and the United States Naval Academy 16-11 in their first ever dual meet. The team heads into its next competition, which will be held on February 15, with great confidence.
Freshmen Students Experience GMU Basketball
By Connect2Mason Information Director Miguel Perez.
For many freshmen students, Monday’s Basketball against Brown University was their first Mason basketball game so far. Even those who had been present at the disappointing exhibition game against Division III Randolph-Macon College acknowledged that Monday’s game was a pleasant redeeming victory by the Patriots. Many felt energized and pumped for the rest of the season.
Bear Down as Patriots Win One-Sided Affair
Story by Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan. Pictures by Photo Manager Courtney Erland.
Freshman forward Michael Morrison finally made his collegiate debut late in the first half and scored his first field goal on a powerful slam dunk at the buzzer. Morrison and the reserve players helped spark an entertaining second half as the George Mason University Patriots pounded the Brown University Bears 89-52 in their first ever game against an Ivy League opponent, scoring 50 points in the last 20 minutes.
Senior guard John Vaughan, the longest-tenured player on this year’s team, shot 8-of-12 from the field and led all scorers with 18 points. The team leader made two three-pointers to bring him within one for seventh place on Mason’s all-time three-point shooters. Vaughan started the second half with a hot shooting hand as he scored seven points in Mason’s two-minute 11-2 run.
Freshman Shine as Mason Routs Brown
By Connect2Mason Blogger Ryan Kish.
It was a great night. Not just because Mason won big but because they have a new mascot. Who apparently doesn't have a name yet, and Mason is opening it up to suggestions. Really a work of art compared to his predecessor.
Now about the game. Mason took control early, creating steals and opportunities for their guards. Darryl Monroe was big in the low post but not needed much. John Vaughan (18pts), Dre Smith, and even big Vlad shot the ball well from behind the arc. Even walk-on Jimmy Nolan nailed a three-pointer. But the most exciting thing to watch was freshman Mike Morrison (15 pts), who like Ryan Pearson on Saturday looked very comfortable for a freshman forward.
Patriot Revealed as Mason's New Mascot
Story by C2M Director Grace Kendall. Picture by Student Media Photo Manager Courtney Erland.
The new mascot for George Mason University was revealed tonight. As some guessed, it is a Patriot sporting green and gold face paint.
A competition will be held to name Gunston's replacement. According to GoMason.com, "its name should reflect the spirit of the University, Athletics and the patriotic roots of the founding father for whom we are named." To submit a name, either click here or text the word "mascot" and then your suggestion to 96943 by December 17.