Broadside Sports

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Overview: The George Mason University softball team hosts their final home game of the season on Wednesday at 4 p.m. against the George Washington Colonials at the George Mason Softball Complex. Entering the weekend series against the Georgia State Panthers, the Patriots had a 15-20 record. The Colonials, on […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor When it comes to discussing about the top pitchers in the American League Central, Zack Greinke and Justin Verlander make headlines for their phenomenal season last year. Mark Buerhle’s perfect game also receives a lot of attention. But, the one guy under the radar in the past two seasons […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor The George Mason University baseball team was deadlocked at 7-7 with the Delaware Blue Hens with the bases juiced and no one out. Sophomore right fielder Dan Schafferman stroked a single to left-center field to give Mason the 8-7 win on Friday. Mason improved to 24-12 overall and 8-5 […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Freshmen Nicole Corcoran and Amanda Buffington experienced the early-season jitters, but as the season progressed, both pitchers found a way to settle in and fit in with the other members of the George Mason University softball team. While the ace of the staff is having the best season of […]

By Chris DeMarco, Staff Writer The National Collegiate Athletic Association made a proposal to finally expand the men’s basketball tournament — by only three spots. The total of 68 teams is far lower than the 96 many people had wanted the total number to be expanded to. There are a lot of pros and cons […]

By John Powell, Asst. Sports Editor Recruiting is possibly the most important aspect of college sports. I have seen high schools recruit, but when a significant portion of league funds is divided to member schools based on performance, it becomes more important. During this time of the year, recruiting is of high importance for George […]

By Josh Apple, C2M Contributor For the first time in school history, the George Mason University club ice hockey team finished .500 in the Blue Ridge Hockey Conference, with a record of 7-7. The team has been skating below the radar at Mason primarily because of the struggles it has faced in the past. Although […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Early Wake-Up Call The George Mason University softball team jumped out to an early lead in both games against the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in Wednesday’s doubleheader. While they took the first game 5-1, the Patriots were unable to follow through, losing 11-3 in the nightcap. Mason moved to […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Alumni/Senior Weekend did not get off on the right foot for the George Mason University softball team as the Patriots dropped both games on Saturday against the Georgia State Panthers, falling in a tougher position as they fight for a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. The Panthers […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Named to the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association All-East first team, sophomore middle blocker Lance Rogers defended his recognition with a solid performance on Saturday as the George Mason University men’s volleyball team swept the Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Raiders 30-19, 30-28, 30-23 in the quarterfinal round of the EIVA Tournament. Mason […]