Sports & Recreation

Saunders, Patriots outlast UAB for 58-55 win Sunday

Monday, December 3, 2012 - 5:05pm | C2M Sports Contributor Teodor Handarov

The George Mason University women’s basketball team defeated the University of Alabama-Birmingham Blazers by a narrow 58-55 margin at the Patriot Center in Fairfax on Sunday.

The Patriots’ attack was once again led by senior guard Rahneeka Saunders who led the team in scoring with 16 points. Saunders, who came in yesterday’s match off a 33-point, career-high game against Drake University last Saturday, also registered three assists.

Mason ice hockey hosting benefit game and silent auction to raise money for charity

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 2:50pm | C2M Sports Contributor Joey Adams

The George Mason ice hockey team will be participating in the third annual Hockey Day in Virginia charity game against the National Capital Region Military Eagles, a hockey team comprised of men currently serving in all branches of the military, on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Prince William Ice Center in Dale City at 2 p.m.

Mason-URI men's basketball preview

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 4:48pm | C2M Sports and Recreation Editor Pat Carroll

The University of Rhode Island has had a tough start to the season. Under new head coach Dan Hurley, the Rams have managed to survive (barely) a stretch of games against major conference competition, including No. 3 Ohio State. However, they were able to get into the win column Sunday with a double overtime thriller against Auburn (can anything go right for the Tigers right now?).

With a win under their belt, the Rams no longer have the winless monkey on their proverbial backs. However, they would like to continue their winning streak against a quality opponent in Mason.

Allen's last-second layup lifts Patriots over Boston University in sloppy 48-45 win

Monday, November 26, 2012 - 4:55pm | C2M Sports Contributor Kristi Anable

The George Mason University Patriots pulled off a 48-45 come-from-behind victory over the Boston University Terriers on Saturday at the Patriot Center.

Junior guard Bryon Allen scored three of his seven total points with 0.2 seconds remaining in the game and the score tied at 45. Allen hit a last second acrobatic layup while drawing a foul, sending him to the line for an additional point opportunity.

Mason (4-2) ended the game on a 9-0 run to pull off the win, despite finishing with the lowest point total of any game they have played this season. 

Mason-Boston University men's basketball preview

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - 3:28pm | C2M Sports Contributor Kristi Anable

After finishing in third place in the Paradise Jam Tournament with a 74-58 win over Quinnipiac University last Monday, Mason returns home from the U.S. Virgin Islands this week to host Boston University on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Patriot Center.

This will be the first match-up between BU and Mason since 1985, with the all time series tied at 2-2. The Terriers (0-4) are coming off an 81-79 loss to Rutgers, but averages 69.3 points per game. Mason (3-2) is averaging 62.8 points per game on the season.

Mason men's swimming and diving finish second overall, women take fourth in Patriot Invitational

Monday, November 19, 2012 - 3:15pm | C2M Sports and Recreation Editor Pat Carroll

With George Mason University hosting the Patriot Invitational at the Aquatic and Fitness Center on the Fairfax campus, the swimming and diving team intended to defend their pool and showcase a respectable performance. 

Paradise Jam Tournament features competitive field of teams for Mason men's basketball

Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 5:46pm | C2M Sports Contributor Ryan Cioppa

The 2012 Paradise Jam, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, offers a plethora of great competition. The eight-team tournament, consisting of George Mason, Iona, Mercer, New Mexico, Quinnipiac, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Connecticut and Wake Forest, will certainly provide a weekend chock-full of tremendous basketball.

Opening Round Match-up

Mercer

Saunders, Patriots handle UMES Hawks in lopsided home opener win, 64-38

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 2:54pm | C2M Sports Contributor Teodor Handarov

The George Mason University women’s basketball team handed the University of Maryland – Eastern Shore Hawks a lopsided 64-38 loss at the Patriot Center Tuesday night.

Senior guard Rahneeka Saunders scored a game-high 13 points, led the team with four steals and registered two assists to help the Lady Patriots (1-1) pick up a fifth win in as many meetings against the Hawks.

Mason-Bucknell men's basketball preview

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 2:58pm | C2M Sports Contributor Ryan Cioppa

Bucknell at a glance

Coming off of a thrilling win over the University of Virginia Cavaliers last Friday night, things do not get much easier when the Patriots travel to Bucknell on Tuesday for a matchup with one of the mid-majors finest.