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Cody Norman, Staff Writer The men’s volleyball team hung with the Ohio State Buckeyes, ranked 13th in the nation, for much of the evening but was unable to capitalize late in the sets as they fell on Thursday evening at St. John Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes swept Mason in three sets, 30-24, 33-31, […]

Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Overview: Entering Sunday’s game against the Northeastern Huskies, the women’s basketball team had an 8-11 overall record, winning only once in seven contests against the conference opponents. The Hofstra Pride are 11-9 and 4-4 in the conference. The two teams will square off on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the […]

John Powell, Asst. Sports Editor Maryland 35, George Mason 6 125: Pat Strizki (Maryland) dec. Brian Wright (Mason), 8-4 133: Steve Bell (Maryland) major dec. Denny Herndon (Mason), 12-4 141: Matt Bogusz (Maryland) major dec. Jaaziah Bethea (Mason), 12-3 149: Jon Kohler (Maryland) dec. Brandon Butcher (Mason), 11-9 157: Kyle John (Maryland) dec. Aaron Keeton […]

Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Head Coach Jim Larranaga has always praised Louis Birdsong’s athleticism. On Wednesday night, the senior forward received the starting nod and thrived from all angles as the men’s basketball team topped the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 77-66 to win its 16th consecutive home game against a conference opponent. Mason jumped […]

John Powell, Assistant Sports Editor Freshman forward Tiana Kallenberger has been devoted to sports and has used her skills at George Mason University to power through defenses to put herself in the running for conference awards. Before coming to Mason, she played for the Trojans of University High School in Irvine, Calif. More than a […]

Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Already one of the largest universities in the state of Virginia and the school with the largest attendance in the Colonial Athletic Association at the men’s basketball games, George Mason University has renewed its competitive rivalry with Virginia Commonwealth University to a whole new level: to obtain the most new […]

Yasin Jama, Staff Writer The men’s basketball team continued its hot streak in conference play this past Tuesday in Hempstead, N.Y., defeating the Hofstra Pride 90-72. Mason (12-7, 7-1) extended its win streak to four games and won its second straight road game. The team won its fifth straight against the Pride (9-11, 2-6). Junior […]

Chris DeMarco, Staff Writer Blue Jay Flies South Roy Halladay is considered to be one of the best pitchers in baseball over the last decade. Many top-tier teams were in hot pursuit of his services at the trading deadline last season, but no one could seem to match the ridiculous asking price that then-Toronto Blue […]

Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor It Takes Two to Close After exhibiting a reluctance to spend money last offseason, many teams have taken a different route this winter, signing relief pitchers – not even the premium guys – to multi-year contracts. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signing Fernando Rodney for two years and $11 […]

Fernanda Bartels, Staff Writer The men’s volleyball team started their season last Saturday against Lees-McRae College. The Patriots finished last season with a 14-16 overall record and a 5-7 conference record. With new faces and a changed lineup, the team looks to be as strong as ever. “We are going to be a more evenly […]