Broadside Sports

By Accaiya Evans, Broadside Correspondent The men’s and women’s track and field program at George Mason University has a rich tradition and a successful history. In the past, the men’s and women’s teams were separate programs, with a separate set of coaches and two different itineraries each season. Practicing together was not common, and traveling […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Commanding in chief The George Mason University softball team took advantage of two errors by scoring four runs in the first inning as the Patriots held on to win 6-3 over the George Washington Colonials on Wednesday at Mount Vernon Field in Washington, D.C. The Patriots, winners of five […]

By Fernanda Bartels, Staff Writer Being part of the George Mason University men’s volleyball team is being part of a big family. Strong bonds are created on and off the court, and team members consider each other brothers. With freshman outside hitter Patrick Maloney joining the roster this season, the description “brother” becomes literal. Patrick […]

By Josh Apple, C2M Contributor The George Mason University Roller Hockey club, in just its second year of existence, recently competed in the 2010 Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships. The event was held for just 16 teams at the Silver Creek Sportsplex in San Jose, Calif. from April 7-11. Despite winning just three games one year […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor George Mason University softball Head Coach Joe Verbanic made a gutsy move in the fifth inning as he waved in freshman first baseman Emily Lafferty to give the Patriots an insurance run. That run proved to be the eventual game-winning run as Mason held off the James Madison Dukes […]

By Fernanda Bartels, Staff Writer Some people may have seen the George Mason University Learning Into Future Environments (LIFE) Special Olympics program teams playing during halftime of basketball and soccer games. But only a few people know about the program and its success over the years. The Mason Special Olympics program started six years ago […]

By Cody Norman, Staff Writer The George Mason University baseball team scored 10 runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and forced extra innings in the first of a three-game set against the rival James Madison Dukes, but the Patriots were unable to complete the comeback, losing 21-16 on Friday night at Spuhler Field. […]

By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor and Cody Norman, Staff Writer Streak Snapped at Six Entering Tuesday afternoon’s contest against the Richmond Spiders, the George Mason University baseball team posted six consecutive victories dating back to their March 2 loss at the hands of the Spiders. A solo homerun from senior shortstop Ryan Soares followed […]

By John Powell, Asst. Sports Editor So baseball season is finally in full swing. And softball season is too for that matter. As much as I love sports in general, as well as George Mason University Patriots basketball, I have to say that baseball is my passion. I have been playing the sport since I […]

By Accaiya Evans, Broadside Correspondent As the regular season has come to an end, it is evident that freshman forward Luke Hancock has been a vital addition to the George Mason University men’s basketball team. After posting great numbers coming off the bench, Hancock looks to be a major force in the upcoming Colonial Athletic […]