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The women's rowing team races during the GW Invite Saturday.

Rowing sees mixed results at lone home regatta of the season

By Barbara Alberts
April 16, 2019
The women's rowing team sits in the boat during the GW Invite Saturday.

Women’s rowing focuses on speed after early-season wins

By Barbara Alberts
April 15, 2019

Men’s basketball inks first Class of 2024 recruit

By Barbara Alberts
April 12, 2019
Barbara Alberts: Putting on my big girl pants

Barbara Alberts: Putting on my big girl pants

By Barbara Alberts
April 8, 2019

New head coach inks first men’s basketball commit

By Barbara Alberts
April 4, 2019

Athletic department announces partnership making Adidas official brand

By Barbara Alberts
April 2, 2019
Junior utility player Atakan Destici contributed a team-high 85 goals and 72 assists en route to a program-best, second-round appearance in the national tournament this season.

Best male athlete: Atakan Destici

By Barbara Alberts
April 1, 2019
Fifth-year gymnast Alex Zois has topped the all-around category in nine of the team’s 14 meets this season and earned East Atlantic Gymnastics League First-Team honors in all-around, vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise.

Best female athlete: Alex Zois

By Barbara Alberts
April 1, 2019
Sophomore guard Terry Nolan Jr. is transferring out of the men's basketball program.

Nolan set to transfer out of men’s basketball program

By Barbara Alberts
March 27, 2019
Men's basketball head coach Jamion Christian said he began implementing initiatives for athletes to discuss social justice issues like voting and law enforcement.

Christian focuses on establishing culture of trust in new position leading men’s basketball

By Barbara Alberts
March 25, 2019
Sophomore Justin Mazzulla dribbles the ball around Massachusetts defenders during a men's basketball game earlier in March.

Men’s and women’s basketball turn in historically futile seasons

By Agam Mittal and Barbara Alberts
March 25, 2019
Former men's basketball coach Maurice Joseph and his team of assistant coaches were fired one day after the team concluded the 2018-19 season.

Joseph led faltering men’s basketball with ‘passion’ after controversy

By Liz Provencher and Barbara Alberts
March 25, 2019
Freshman guard Shandon Brown will transfer out of the men's basketball program.

Brown set to transfer out of men’s basketball program

By Barbara Alberts
March 22, 2019

Siena head coach to take helm of men’s basketball

By Barbara Alberts
March 21, 2019
Maurice Joseph was fired from the position as the head coach of men's basketball Friday – just two years into his five-year contract with the program.

Slate of men’s basketball head coaches reported as potential replacements for Joseph

By Barbara Alberts
March 21, 2019
Hatchet File Photo

Joseph fired as men’s basketball head coach

By Barbara Alberts
March 15, 2019
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

George Mason outlasts men’s basketball to knock GW from A-10 tournament

By Barbara Alberts
March 14, 2019
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Solid defense saves men’s basketball in overtime win over Massachusetts

By Barbara Alberts
March 13, 2019
File Photo by Graeme Sloan | Contributing Photo Editor

No. 12 men’s basketball embarks on grueling road to A-10 Championship

By Barbara Alberts
March 13, 2019
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Baseball takes series over UMass-Lowell in walk-off win Sunday

By Barbara Alberts
March 10, 2019
Graeme Sloan | Contributing Photo Editor

George Mason blows out men’s basketball to close out regular season

By Barbara Alberts
March 9, 2019
File photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball vs. George Mason

By Barbara Alberts
March 9, 2019
Redshirt junior guard DJ Williams has been relatively quiet in the last two games after putting up 22 points against VCU.

Men’s basketball skids into postseason play

By Barbara Alberts
March 7, 2019
Sophomore utility player Sierra Lange runs out of the batter's box during a game against Howard Tuesday.

Offense drives softball out to hot start

By Barbara Alberts
March 7, 2019
File Photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball at Fordham

By Barbara Alberts
March 6, 2019
Fifth-year captain Alex Zois capped off her Senior Day performance with a career-high 39.425 showing in the all-around competition Friday.

‘Relentless’ gymnast dominates the floor in fifth year after battling injury

By Barbara Alberts
March 4, 2019
Sophomore utility Jaleh Moaddeli has scored 12 goals for the Colonials this year.

Women’s water polo steadies play with young roster

By Barbara Alberts
March 4, 2019
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s basketball falls to St. Bonaventure

By Barbara Alberts
March 3, 2019
File photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball at Rhode Island

By Barbara Alberts
February 26, 2019
Junior Moritz Fath was tabbed Men’s Most Outstanding Swimmer Performer during the Atlantic 10 Championship.

Men’s swimming and diving wins third consecutive A-10 crown

By Barbara Alberts
February 25, 2019
Former men's basketball guard Mike King has returned to GW to finish his sociology degree.

Former men’s basketball guard returns to classroom, takes dance class

By Barbara Alberts
February 25, 2019
Junior Sydney Melnick competed in three events at the A-10 Championship to help her team to a second-place finish.

Women’s swimming and diving notches best showing at A-10 Championship in 18 years

By Barbara Alberts
February 25, 2019
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s basketball falls to VCU on the road

By Barbara Alberts
February 23, 2019
Men's basketball dishes Massachusetts double-digit loss

Men’s basketball dishes Massachusetts double-digit loss

By Barbara Alberts
February 21, 2019
Sophomore guard Maceo Jack takes a free throw during a game against VCU earlier this season.

‘Shy guy’ guard grows into reliable shooter for men’s basketball

By Barbara Alberts
February 19, 2019
Dean Whitelaw | Photographer

Saint Louis overcomes men’s basketball with 42-point second half

By Barbara Alberts
February 14, 2019
Sophomore forward Javier Langarica defends a Richmond player during an away game last weekend.

Men’s basketball struggles to defend under the rim

By Barbara Alberts
February 14, 2019
Junior midfielder Katie Quinn dodges defenders during a lacrosse game last season.

Lacrosse gears up to reverse ‘disappointing’ outcome of conference play last season

By Barbara Alberts
February 14, 2019
Sophomore infielder Tyler Hix attempts to tag freshman outfielder Cade Fergus during a drill.

Baseball looks to ‘recharge’ fielding lineup with untested talent

By Barbara Alberts
February 11, 2019
Senior infielder Marta Fuentes prepares to throw the ball during a softball practice this week.

Softball taps into championship mentality before season even begins

By Barbara Alberts
February 7, 2019
File photo by Sarah Urtz | Photographer

Turnovers derail men’s basketball in loss to VCU

By Barbara Alberts
February 7, 2019
File Photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball vs. VCU

By Barbara Alberts
February 6, 2019
Senior Halley Brown runs during a team practice in January.

Women’s indoor track and field set for strong showing at end of season

By Barbara Alberts
February 4, 2019
Redshirt junior guard DJ Williams tallied 30 points in GW's win over Fordham Wednesday.

DJ Williams’ 30-point performance propels men’s basketball to victory over Fordham

By Barbara Alberts
January 31, 2019
Sophomore Zoe Foo Yuk Han swings at a ball during a women's squash match last weekend.

Squash to compete in first annual championship planned by assistant coach

By Barbara Alberts
January 31, 2019

Baseball adds Marshall as assistant coach

By Barbara Alberts
January 30, 2019
Redshirt junior guard DJ Williams drives to the basket in a game against George Mason Saturday.

Men’s basketball pieces together ‘spurts’ of strong second-half play in losses

By Barbara Alberts
January 28, 2019
Sophomore guard Justin Mazzulla takes on a Duquesne defender during a men's basketball game Sunday.

Men’s basketball falls to Davidson on the road

By Barbara Alberts
January 23, 2019
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball at Davidson

By Barbara Alberts
January 23, 2019
Sophomore guard Justin Mazzulla goes up for a layup during a men's basketball game against Duquesne.

Inconsistent ball movement costs men’s basketball tight contests

By Barbara Alberts
January 22, 2019
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s basketball rallies into overtime, falls short against Duquesne

By Barbara Alberts
January 21, 2019
File photo by Madeleine Cook | Senior Staff Photographer

Preview: Men’s basketball vs Duquesne

By Barbara Alberts
January 20, 2019
Sophomore Salim Khan moved up the ladder and competed in the No. 2 spot against St. Lawrence and Rochester after beginning the season in the No. 3 spot

Men’s squash re-evaluates season goals amid roster shakeups

By Barbara Alberts
January 17, 2019
Junior guard Justin Williams looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a men's basketball game against Richmond Saturday.

Men’s basketball surges back in second half to beat La Salle

By Barbara Alberts
January 17, 2019
Sophomore guard Maceo Jack puts up a shot close to the basket during a men's basketball game against Richmond Saturday.

Men’s basketball inches toward consistency

By Barbara Alberts
January 14, 2019
Madeleine Cook | Senior Staff Photographer

Richmond dishes men’s basketball 20-point loss at home

By Barbara Alberts
January 13, 2019
The Charles E. Smith Center on 22nd Street

Athletic department offers free basketball tickets to federal government employees

By Barbara Alberts
January 9, 2019
File Photo by Eric Lee | Hatchet Photographer

Preview: Men’s basketball at Saint Joseph’s

By Barbara Alberts
January 6, 2019
File photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s basketball captures overtime win over American

By Barbara Alberts
December 29, 2018
File Photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball at Harvard

By Barbara Alberts
December 21, 2018
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s basketball uses defense to hold Howard, pull off third win

By Barbara Alberts
December 14, 2018
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball vs. Howard

By Barbara Alberts
December 14, 2018
Jabari Stafford, a former men’s tennis player, claims multiple tennis coaches, players and department staff members “fostered an environment that was conducive to blatant discriminatory conduct.”

Former men’s tennis player sues athletic department alleging discrimination, racism

By Barbara Alberts and Dani Grace
December 10, 2018
Men's swimming and diving lacks a single standout performer this season like Andrea Bolognesi, a 2017 graduate who is the most decorated swimmer in program history.

Men’s swimming and diving starts competition without single standout performer

By Barbara Alberts
December 10, 2018
Preview: Men's basketball vs. Valparaiso

Preview: Men’s basketball vs. Valparaiso

By Barbara Alberts
December 8, 2018
File photo by Madeleine Cook | Senior Staff Photographer

Toro out for remainder of 2018-19 basketball season

By Barbara Alberts
December 7, 2018
Hatchet File Photo

Assistant baseball coach takes head coaching gig at Stockton

By Barbara Alberts
December 6, 2018
Tyara Estrada | Hatchet Photographer

Men’s basketball withstands Towson, earns second win of the season

By Barbara Alberts
December 6, 2018
File Photo by Madeleine Cook | Senior Staff Photographer

Men’s basketball falls to Princeton on the road, sits two starters with injuries

By Barbara Alberts
December 1, 2018
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s water polo ends season with NCAA quarterfinal loss

By Barbara Alberts
November 29, 2018
File Photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Preview: Men’s basketball vs. Vermont

By Barbara Alberts
November 27, 2018
File photo by Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s basketball rolls past Manhattan, earns first win of the season

By Barbara Alberts
November 24, 2018
Sophomore utility player Atakan Destici shoots the ball in a match against Navy in September.

Men’s water polo makes program history with first-ever NCAA tournament win

By Barbara Alberts
November 24, 2018
Sophomore guard Justin Mazzulla jumps for a ball along with a Virginia forward during a men's basketball game last week.

Men’s basketball takes notes in string of losses to top teams in the nation

By Barbara Alberts
November 19, 2018
Freshman utility player DJ Davis throws the ball during a match against Wagner earlier this month.

Men’s water polo repeats as conference champion

By Barbara Alberts
November 19, 2018
Former athletic director Patrick Nero has come under fire following various allegations of misconduct toward former players and athletic department staff.

GW silent on claims of former athletic director’s ‘strange’ relationships with athletes

By Barbara Alberts
November 19, 2018
Junior forward Arnaldo Toro was one rebound shy of a double-double in the Colonials' 84-61 loss to No. 18 Michigan Saturday.

Men’s basketball extends losing streak to four games, falls to No. 18 Michigan

By Barbara Alberts
November 17, 2018
Athletic director Patrick Nero stands on the sidelines at the Smith Center prior to a November 2016 men's basketball game.

Former athletic director faces criticism over allegations of misconduct

By Barbara Alberts
November 15, 2018
Freshman forward Mezie Offurum drives through Virginia's defense during a men's basketball game Sunday.

Rebounding, perimeter defense plague men’s basketball to start season

By Barbara Alberts
November 12, 2018
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Men’s basketball fights to loss against No. 5 Virginia

By Barbara Alberts
November 11, 2018
Olivia Anderson | Photo Editor

Siena topples men’s basketball for GW’s second consecutive loss

By Barbara Alberts
November 9, 2018
Freshman attacker Henry Maas throws the ball during Sunday's game against Wagner.

Men’s water polo tries to regain rhythm after long breaks in schedule

By Barbara Alberts
November 8, 2018
Other Atlantic 10 coaches said head coach Jennifer Rizzotti's reputation of success at the coaching level and her championship "pedigree" as a player have helped her continue the tradition of winning at GW.

‘Synonymous with success’: How A-10 coaches size up women’s basketball

By Barbara Alberts
November 5, 2018
Women’s basketball’s defense has been a centerpiece for the squad for years, and entering into her third year at the helm, head coach Jennifer Rizzotti continues to focus on getting stops on the defensive end to ensure success.

Women’s basketball maintains defensive focus while redefining offensive strategy

By Barbara Alberts
November 5, 2018
Redshirt junior guards Armel Potter and DJ Williams and sophomore guard Terry Nolan Jr. are the three players men's basketball head coach Maurice Joseph said the team will look to for baskets.

Men’s basketball lacks clear option for go-to scorer

By Barbara Alberts
November 5, 2018
Senior guard Mei-Lyn Bautista wants to impress her win-first mentality onto her teammates this season to help shape the culture of women's basketball at GW for years to come.

Bautista tries to set the tone for the future of women’s basketball in final year

By Barbara Alberts and Kerri Corcoran
November 5, 2018
Head coach Maurice Joseph said the Colonials will return to the same game plan as last year – with the expectation that GW’s newest additions will be the difference that allows the team to successfully execute his vision.

Joseph emphasizes same high-speed play, aggressive defense for third year

By Barbara Alberts
November 5, 2018
The men’s team enters the 2018-19 season coming off its worst record in five seasons and is trying to use new personnel to rebuild the program.

The next generation: Women look to maintain dominance, men begin journey to rebuild

By Barbara Alberts
November 5, 2018
Redshirt junior gaurd Armel Potter attempts a layup during Sunday's exhibiton game against Catholic University.

Key takeaways from men’s basketball’s exhibition game

By Barbara Alberts
October 29, 2018
Dean Whitelaw | Hatchet Photographer

Cross country records top individual finishes at A-10 Championship

By Barbara Alberts
October 28, 2018
Matt Hart, a former guard who spent two seasons with the Colonials, joined the men's basketball coaching staff.

Former guard joins men’s basketball coaching staff

By Barbara Alberts
October 27, 2018
Junior Suzanne Dannheim, senior Halley Brown and sophomores Kathryn Nohilly and Margaret Coogan run during a cross country practice earlier this week.

Cross country prioritizes race mentality ahead of A-10 Championship

By Barbara Alberts
October 25, 2018
Senior guard Mei-Lyn Bautista was named to the Preseason All-Conference Second Team and the Preseason All-Conference Defensive Team.

Women’s basketball ties for third in A-10 preseason poll

By Barbara Alberts
October 23, 2018
The Fassnacht Clubhouse and Training Facility was unveiled at Tucker Field Saturday after more than a year of renovations.

GW unveils ‘state-of-the-art’ baseball clubhouse at home field

By Barbara Alberts
October 22, 2018
Alumna Abby Markoe has run SquashWise, an organization that promotes higher education opportunities to middle school and high school students in Baltimore through squash, for more than 10 years.

Alumna uses squash to encourage Baltimore students to pursue higher education

By Barbara Alberts
October 22, 2018
Sophomore guard Terry Nolan Jr. was named to the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Defensive Team and was the only Colonial to score a spot on an all-conference team.

Men’s basketball expected to finish 13th in Atlantic 10

By Barbara Alberts
October 18, 2018
Julian Jervis, a senior, is from the Cayman Islands.

Men’s squash uses most international athletes in program history to switch up style

By Barbara Alberts
October 15, 2018
Junior midfielder Colin Anderson attempts to take possession of the ball during Saturday's game against VCU.

Men’s soccer struggles with inconsistent backline in conference play

By Barbara Alberts
October 15, 2018
Men's cross country is coming off a program-best third-place finish at the conference meet last season and has worked toward repeating its placement throughout the season.

Cross country uses Princeton Invitational to gear up for A-10 Championship

By Barbara Alberts
October 10, 2018
Senior goalkeeper Thor Arne Höfs set a new program record for career shutouts Wednesday.

Senior goalkeeper tallies most career shutouts to mark men’s soccer program record

By Barbara Alberts
October 10, 2018
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