Men’s basketball completed the season sweep of Rhode Island on Saturday night thanks to a strong defensive effort. The Colonials (11-15, 7-7 A-10) were in control all night and won 72-61. The Rams (13-13, 4-10 A-10) have lost nine of their last 10 games, a streak that started with a 63-61 loss to GW on Jan. 22. “I’m just really happy how our team’s been able to play with laser … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball sweeps Rhode Island at home
Women's basketball builds a four game win streak at home
Women’s basketball notched their fourth straight win in conference play against George Mason at home Wednesday night. The Colonials (11-14, 4-8 A-10) managed to hold off the Patriots (8-16, 2-10 A-10) 65-57 in a close one, relying on a hot start offensively and complete control of the boards in the first half to hand George Mason their fourth straight loss. “I think we’ve … [Read more...] about Women's basketball builds a four game win streak at home
Men's basketball routs Duquesne on the road
Men’s basketball dominated Duquesne in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night to bounce back from their blowout loss to Dayton on Saturday. The Colonials (10-14, 6-6 A-10) put in a wire to wire performance to win 73-52, closing out their three-game road trip where they went 2-1. The Dukes (6-18, 1-11 A-10) looked overmatched offensively, struggling from anywhere outside the paint, … [Read more...] about Men's basketball routs Duquesne on the road
Women’s basketball captures second straight win at home
Women’s basketball notched a second straight win in conference play against St. Bonaventure Saturday afternoon at home. The Colonials (9-14, 2-8 A-10) downed the Bonnies (12-11, 4-8 A-10) in a 60–47 comeback victory to avenge their Feb. 2 loss on the road in their previous time out. After trailing through three quarters, GW put it all together in the final quarter to win their … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball captures second straight win at home
Women’s basketball walk-on makes strides
When women’s basketball walk-on freshman guard Maxine Engel was deciding where to go to college, basketball was an afterthought. Now, halfway through her first season, Engel has become a critical asset for the squad under the leadership of Head Coach Caroline McCombs. Engel, a local of Memphis, Tennessee, has averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds on 37.7 percent shooting from … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball walk-on makes strides