The Oklahoma City Thunder lost three players to ejection before halftime — and it didn’t matter. What could have been a turning point in a close game instead underscored the gap between the Washington Wizards (16-54) and the defending NBA champion Thunder (56-15). Even shorthanded, Oklahoma City dominated in front of a sold-out crowd at Capital One Arena. The Wizards fell … [Read more...] about COMMENTARY | Wizards Fall Short in 132-111 Loss Despite Thunder Ejections
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SOFTBALL | Hoyas Build Confidence Heading Into Big East Play
The Georgetown University softball team delivered a statement win March 11, defeating George Washington University 5-4 in a 10-inning battle showcasing the Hoyas’ resilience and depth. After a back-and-forth contest that remained scoreless through several middle innings, Georgetown first-year catcher Devyn Johnson delivered the decisive moment, hitting a go-ahead single in the … [Read more...] about SOFTBALL | Hoyas Build Confidence Heading Into Big East Play
Patriot Comeback Falls Short
Quinnipiac’s junior center Anna Foley (left) and senior forward Ella O’Donnell (center) guard junior forward Zahirah Walton (right) as she attempts a jumper. No shot came easy against the stingy Bobcat defense. (Mitchell Richtmyre / Fourth Estate) Walton’s 17-second-half points not enough as Patriots end season with loss to Quinnipiac in first invitational round BY BRIAN A. … [Read more...] about Patriot Comeback Falls Short
WOMEN’S LACROSSE | Georgetown Falls to Penn 11-10 After Late Fourth Quarter Goal
The Georgetown University women’s lacrosse team fell to the University of Pennsylvania Quakers 11-10 in a close matchup March 15 as a late fourth quarter goal secured the narrow win for the Quakers at Tierney Field in Sparks Glencoe, Md. Georgetown (5-3) struggled to preserve their lead against Penn (3-4) in the nonconference matchup. The Hoyas led for much of the game, holding … [Read more...] about WOMEN’S LACROSSE | Georgetown Falls to Penn 11-10 After Late Fourth Quarter Goal
Shooting woes end season for Maryland in loss to North Carolina
Elina Aarnisalo had 21 points, Lanie Grant scored 20 and North Carolina used a strong fourth quarter to beat Maryland 74-66 on Sunday and reach the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row. … [Read more...] about Shooting woes end season for Maryland in loss to North Carolina

