The athletic department raised more than $200,000 as part of this year’s annual Athletics Buff and Blue Fund Challenge – a downtick from its previous haul of $350,000 in 2021. More than 1,100 donors – half of whom were alumni student-athletes – participated in the challenge, according to a release issued Tuesday. Gymnastics raised the most money in the fundraiser, and baseball … [Read more...] about GW Athletics rakes in more than $200,000 in annual fundraiser
Duquesne downs men’s soccer in second A-10 loss
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 1:33 p.m. Men’s soccer lost its second conference game 2–1 against nationally ranked Duquesne in a chilly Saturday matchup at the Mount Vernon Campus field. After a confident 3-0 away win at James Madison University Wednesday, the Colonials (5-4-2) looked to get their second consecutive win in conference play against the Dukes (7-1-2) who rank second in … [Read more...] about Duquesne downs men’s soccer in second A-10 loss
Water polo hits stride against Bucknell, marking programs best start
Men’s water polo records 11th win against Bucknell after shooting 11–8 on Saturday during the Alumni & Families Weekend game series. The No. 19 Colonials (10-1) held a strong offensive showing against the Bison (9-7) and were able to keep a 3-point lead in the match’s final minutes. The added win comes as the Colonials are looking to increase their conference points for … [Read more...] about Water polo hits stride against Bucknell, marking programs best start
Senior rower assumes role model status for Hispanic athletes
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 11:10 a.m. As the only international athlete from Latin America on the women’s rowing team, competing in a sport all but void of diversity is nothing new for senior rower Elizabeth Rowland. Rowland, who identifies as half Colombian, started her college career at Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, New York – a predominantly white institution … [Read more...] about Senior rower assumes role model status for Hispanic athletes
Women's soccer handed second loss in A-10 slate
Women’s soccer fell to Loyola Chicago 3-0 in the first-ever matchup between the two programs following the Ramblers’ integration into the Atlantic 10 last fall. The Colonials (3-2-5) were unable to get any real offensive momentum against the Ramblers (6-3-2) near the box throughout the game, only firing three shots on goal and one corner kick on the day. Both teams fought at … [Read more...] about Women's soccer handed second loss in A-10 slate