Sports
CAA Swimming and Diving Championships - Day 4
By Connect Mason Reporter Alexander Rogge
Mason men and women finished fourth at this weekend's CAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Eric Knight was named the 2008 CAA Men's Most Outstanding Swimmer.
Here are more in-depth results of the four-day meet that ended last night in the Jim McKay Natatorium:
Prelims
Sarah Traynham, Women's 200 Backstroke, 2:15.62, Third place
CAA Swimming and Diving Championships - Day 3
By Connect Mason Reporter Alexander Rogge
Here are the results from the third day of competition at the Jim McKay Natatorium:
Prelims
Jennifer Kane - Women's 400 IM, Second place (4:32.83)
Stephen Sullivan - Men's 400 IM, First place (4:01.23)
Ross Redcay - Men's 400 IM, Fourth place (4:08.05)
Matt Kane - Men's 400 IM, First place (4:01.95)
Sarah Bizer - Women's 100 Fly, First place (55.88)
Erica Locher - Women's 200 Freestyle, Fourth place (1:59.98)
Drumline Plays the Mason Spirit Beat
Text and video by Connect Mason Reporter Matt Todd
Video editing by Connect Mason Asst. Video Director Natalia Kossobokova
Mason's Drumline can be heard before and during home basketball games, homecoming and soon at other sporting events including football games this coming fall.
But to hold you over, you can watch them practice again and again right here.
CAA Swimming and Diving Championships - Day One
By Connect Mason Correspondent Alexander Rogge
After the first day of the CAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, the Patriots have put themselves in contention for both the men's and women's titles. Here are the results from the first day of action:
Men's 200 Yard Medley Relay: 3rd Place (1:31.77)
Women's 200 Yard Medley Relay: 4th place (1:44.64)
Women's 800 Yard Freestyle Relay: 3rd place (7:25.20)
Men's 800 Yard Freestyle Relay: 3rd place (6:45.38)
Patriots Defeat Tribe, Climb to Second in CAA
By Connect Mason Sports Director Damien Sordelett
Photos by Broadside Photography Editor Courtney Erland
On a night when a successful senior class was honored, the George Mason Patriots had to overcome the emotions and thrills of the pregame ceremonies.
Folarin Campbell, Will Thomas and Jordan Carter were able to walk to center court and realize that this was their game to shine.
However, it was a fourth player from that recruiting class of 2004 that reminded everyone of how special this class truly is.
John Vaughan scored 15 points, including a huge 3-pointer to give Mason some breathing room in the second half, and Folarin Campbell scored 17 to lead the Patriots past William & Mary 60-54 before 5,801 at the Patriot Center Wed., Feb. 27.
Dancing with the Masonettes
By Broadside Staff Writer Brian Chan
Photos by Broadside Photography Editor Courtney Erland
The Masonettes play an important role at each home game by entertaining the crowd with a halftime performance. The Big Dance, also known as March Madness, is no exception. It takes a huge amount of effort from each team member to make this a success.
Led by head coach Michelle Chin, the Masonettes and their halftime shows are a popular attraction. Chin, a former Masonette, remembers her experience before Mason’s surprising Final Four run.
“I remember that we’d be excited when the Patriot Center was half-full,” Chin said. “It’s so great to see the student involvement and the seats filled at every game.”
For the Masonettes, to be part of excitement at Mason is a grand experience. Their performances are enhanced by popular and current music. Old school and ‘80s music has been a big hit with the crowd.
Where's the Love for Zorn?
By Broadside Staff Writer Tim Blank
I’ve been hearing a lot of people talking about the recent hire of Jim Zorn as the Washington Redskins’ new head coach. I find it very surprising that so many people do not think of this as a good hire by the Redskins.
So many people are asking why the Redskins didn’t hire former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams or former New York Giants Head Coach Jim Fassel. I for one don’t think those would have been good hires.
Mason Synchro Hosts First Home Swim Meet
By Connect Mason Reporter Mike Foss
The Patriot's synchronized swim team hosted the 2008 South Zone Collegiate Regional Championships this weekend, Mason's first home meet of the year.
Mason Succumbs to Bobcats in Second Half
By Connect Mason Sports Director Damien Sordelett
Photo by Connect Mason Asst. Convergence Director Grace Kendall
- See the game as if you were there via our gallery of photos taken by one of our very own, student extraordinaire Grace Kendall.
ATHENS, Ohio – In pregame warm-ups, Folarin Campbell was hearing an ear full from the Ohio University student section, the “O-Zone.”
Never one to back down from a challenge, Campbell stood in the middle of the students and fired up a 3-pointer, which calmly sank through the net and quieted the students.
That would be the only time the Patriots would silence the crowd.
Bubba Walther scored 21 points, 18 of which came in the second half, and Leon Williams added 16 and 11 rebounds as Ohio (18-9) defeated George Mason (19-9) 69-57 Saturday before 7,439 at the Convocation Center.
Men's Soccer Team Practices Alternative Cross-Training
By Connect Mason Sports blogger Michael Foss
Photos by Connect Mason Managing Director Dane Styler
Our spring season doesn't start for another month. So how are we staying competitive?