Kenny Lake, a former baseball ace and a member of the GW Athletics Hall of Fame, died late last month. He was 63. Lake pitched and played first base for the Colonials from 1977 to 1981, helping guide the baseball program to its first NCAA tournament run in 20 years while pitching a single-season GW record of 108.2 innings. After earning his bachelor’s degree at GW in 1981, he … [Read more...] about Former baseball ace Kenny Lake dies at 63
Swimming and diving sinks Georgetown swim team
GW swimming and diving trounced Georgetown Saturday afternoon at Albert G. McCarthy pool, extending their winning streak against the Hoyas to six dating back to the 2015-16 season with 133 points for the men’s team and 143 points for the women’s team compared to Georgetown’s 108 for the men’s team and 92 points for the women’s. The Colonials won the first seven straight of the … [Read more...] about Swimming and diving sinks Georgetown swim team
Redshirt senior forward steps up as hard-hustling, frontcourt cornerstone
Redshirt senior forward Mayowa Taiwo has focused on her leadership skills under Head Coach Caroline McCombs’ tutelage by stepping up on the defensive end to set an example for younger players as the “old hat for the team.” Taiwo has become a consistent figure for the women’s basketball team, appearing in 26 games and starting in 22 the 2021-22 season with an average of 30.6 … [Read more...] about Redshirt senior forward steps up as hard-hustling, frontcourt cornerstone
Defense was crucial in Monday’s victory over the Patriots
Men’s basketball defeated rival George Mason 78-75 at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia, in a crucial game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition to the established rivalry, Head Coach Chris Caputo served as an assistant coach at George Mason from 2005 to 2011, which included an appearance in the final four in 2006. “It was great to be here and to see a lot of … [Read more...] about Defense was crucial in Monday’s victory over the Patriots
NCAA sets new rules for coaching limits
The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation on Jan. 12 that looks to modernize coaching limits with modifications like waivers for second-time transfers, personnel rules across several sports and the elimination of standardized test scores for initial freshman eligibility. The NCAA Council is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization and is made up of … [Read more...] about NCAA sets new rules for coaching limits