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Serving the GW Community since 1904

The GW Hatchet
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Graduate guard Makayla Andrews, sophomore forward Sara Lewis, and freshman guard Gabby Reynolds sit in a time out led by head Coach Caroline McCombs.

Women’s basketball falls in overtime to Coppin State

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro and redshirt sophomore forward Darren Buchanan Jr. pose for a portrait in the Smith Center.

Frontcourt men’s basketball duo dominates the paint

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
December 9, 2024
Redshirt sophomore forward Darren Buchanan Jr. drives past a opponent during a game against NC A&T tonight.

Frontcourt dominance positions men’s basketball for 85-80 win over NC A&T

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Freshman guard Gabby Reynolds signals to her teammates to prepare for a pass during Friday's game against Howard.

Reynolds leads Revs with 22 points in 66-69 loss against Howard

By Ben Spitalny and Sandra Koretz
November 10, 2024
Redshirt junior forward Rafael Castro scores against Mercyhurst during today's game.

Buchanan, Castro lead Revs to comeback victory to open season

By Ben Spitalny and Ryan Jainchill
November 5, 2024
George poses for a portrait in the Smith Center.

George lifts curtain on character of beloved spirit stalwart

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
An empty Smith Center during men's basketball practice.

Men’s basketball turns to new core to lead season

By Ben Spitalny and Ryan Jainchill
October 28, 2024
Michael Lipitz speaks to the crowd on Tuesday.

New athletics director talks department goals, challenges at introductory event

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
Freshman Riley Samuel jumps to block the ball during a practice Thursday.

Volleyball seeks to thwart offensive attacks after last season’s losing streak

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
Graduate forward Lauren Prentice dribbles the ball past opponents from Binghamton University.

Women’s soccer seeks defensive strength, team presence under new coach

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
August 19, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Louis Saville kicks the ball while double teamed by two Mary Washington University defenders in August.

Men’s soccer makes strides to improve across field before season opener

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
August 19, 2024
Swimmers dive into the pool during a match in March.

GW swimmers compete in Olympic trials, European championships

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
June 21, 2024
Margie Foster Cunningham and volunteer assistant coach Justin Watson speak in 2020.

Gymnastics head coach to retire after 39 years leading program

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
June 14, 2024
GW Athletics Director Tanya Vogel will depart from her position to join the Pictor Group consulting firm.

Vogel to depart from GW Athletics

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
May 21, 2024
Swim Coach Brian Thomas coaching players in 2018.

Swimming head coach resigns from position after championship season, pool turmoil

By Ben Spitalny, Sports Editor
May 13, 2024
The Charles E. Smith Center on 22nd Street

Officials abandon plans to replace Smith Center pool with basketball facilities

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
April 20, 2024
The men's basketball team huddles for a mid-game talk from Head Coach Chris Caputo and other coaches.

Men’s basketball bolsters frontcourt with Providence transfer Castro

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Forward Mayowa Taiwo smiles from the Smith Center.

Best female athlete: Mayowa Taiwo

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
April 8, 2024
Thousands sign petition to preserve Smith Center pool

Thousands sign petition to preserve Smith Center pool

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
March 28, 2024
Fifth-year senior guard James Bishop IV looks back on his record-breaking career in the Buff and Blue.

James Bishop IV closes curtain on GW career

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Max Edwards rises for contested shot attempt.

Men’s basketball falls to La Salle in heartbreaker, knocked out of championship

By Ben Spitalny and Ryan Jainchill
March 12, 2024
Senior guard James Bishop looks up at the crowd before the game.

Bishop shines on Senior Day, men’s basketball beats Bonnies to end skid

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Redshirt freshman Darren Buchanan Jr. backs down a UMass defender.

Men’s basketball downed by UMass for 11th-straight loss

By Ben Spitalny and Grace Chinowsky
February 27, 2024
Head Coach Chris Caputo animatedly instructs the squad during a timeout in a game against Richmond.

Men’s basketball loses 10th straight, falls to last in A-10

By Ben Spitalny and Margot Diamond
February 26, 2024
Sophomore guard Nya Robertson defends the ball against La Salle.

Women’s basketball picks up third conference victory against La Salle

By Ben Spitalny and Jennifer Igbonoba
February 15, 2024
Senior guard James Bishop IV cuts through the court during the game against Loyola Chicago.

Men’s basketball falls to Loyola Chicago, 6 consecutive losses

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
February 11, 2024
Graduate student guard Nya Lok drives past Rhode Island defender Anaelle Dutat.

Women’s basketball beats St. Bonaventure, ends losing streak

By Ben Spitalny and Carrie McGuinness
February 8, 2024
Graduate student Grace Wiczek speaks on equity in women’s sports at a briefing in the Russell Senate Office Building.

GW athletes push Congress for gender equity in sports, start Title IX education group

By Ben Spitalny and Sandra Koretz
February 5, 2024
Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe zeroes in for a layup.

From Foggy Bottom to Phoenix: Yuta Watanabe’s journey to the NBA

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
February 5, 2024
Senior guard James Bishop IV drives to the hoop in this file photo.

Men’s basketball loses to Richmond after giving up first-half lead

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Guard Nya Robertson in a February 2023 file photo.

Women’s basketball loses to Dayton, falls to 1-4 in conference play

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
January 18, 2024
Basketball team managers exchange words at a practice.

GW basketball’s secret weapons: Student managers talk roles, contributions

By Ben Spitalny and Margot Diamond
December 11, 2023
Freshman guard Trey Autry and sophomore guard forward Benny Schröder block a pass during the game against Coppin State.

Men’s basketball defeats Coppin State behind dominant defensive showing

By Ben Spitalny and Grant Pacernick
December 10, 2023
Graduate student guard Nya Lok attacks the basket.

Women’s basketball takes down Coppin State to remain undefeated at home

By Ben Spitalny and Margot Diamond
December 10, 2023
GW extends Caputo, McCombs coaching contracts

GW extends Caputo, McCombs coaching contracts

By Ben Spitalny and Sandra Koretz
November 9, 2023
Guard Nya Robertson in a February 2023 file photo.

Women’s basketball knocks down Bison, beat Howard in season opener

By Ben Spitalny and Carrie McGuinness
November 7, 2023
The 2023-24 First Ladies team poses in the Lerner Health and Wellness Center.

First Ladies find camaraderie, community on the hardwood

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
November 6, 2023
Then-redshirt freshman Mayowa Taiwo prepares to pass the ball in a game against UMass in 2020.

All-defensive anchor enters final season with women’s basketball

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Senior guard James Bishop slices past an opponent during a game against VCU last season.

Bishop returns to the court with sights set for the top of the A-10

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Women's soccer head coach Michelle Demko.

Women’s soccer head coach to leave program

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
An empty track waits for runners to take their mark.

Men’s and women’s cross country find success at the Paul Short Run

By Ben Spitalny and Carrie McGuinness
October 9, 2023
The Revolutionaries set up for a shot during warm-up against Georgetown on Sunday, before losing to the Hoyas 0-3.

Men’s club ice hockey shut out by Georgetown at Capital One Arena

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
September 25, 2023
In their first tournament of the season, the Revolutionaries finished 34 over par.

Golf places 20th out of 24 in Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
September 18, 2023
Graduate guard James Bishop IV hits a jumpshot in a game against the Richmond Spiders.

A-10 releases men’s basketball conference schedule

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
George, the Revolutionaries mascot, slyly smirks during the Atlantic 10 press conference Thursday as officials announced plans to relocate the A-10 headquarters to Washington, D.C.

A-10 to relocate conference headquarters to DC

By Sandra Koretz and Ben Spitalny
September 11, 2023
Incoming freshman Ty Bevins launched his commitment as a point guard for the Revolutionaries Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Three-star recruit, combo guard commits to men’s basketball

By Ben Spitalny, Contributing Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
Utility player Mia Parker is batting for a .289 average with eight doubles and eight RBIs.

Softball takes down UMass in three-game road series, showing dominant offense, pitching

By Ben Spitalny
April 30, 2023
Head Coach Chrissy Schoonmaker has emphasized patience at the plate as a key offensive approach for the team, which sits fourth in the conference in on-base percentage and sixth in strikeouts at the plate.

Softball sputters at the plate after losing big bats from past years of A-10 dominance

By Ben Spitalny
April 24, 2023
This past season, Brendan Adams etched himself into the GW record books, playing 37.6 minutes per game, tied for the highest in GW history.

Veteran guard reflects on GW career after breaking out in final season

By Ben Spitalny
April 17, 2023
Senior guard James Bishop squares up to the basket.

Men’s basketball star Bishop announces return for final year

By Ben Spitalny
April 13, 2023
With these four returners, GW enters the offseason with high expectations for next year as McCombs and her squad will look to continue their upward trajectory in the A-10.

Women’s basketball announces return of four seniors for 2023-24 season

By Ben Spitalny
March 25, 2023
GW led the A-10 in 3-pointers made, shooting at a .332 percent clip after finishing third to last in the conference in made 3-pointers last year.

Women’s basketball wraps up best season since 2018 with run to A-10 quarterfinals

By Zach Blackburn and Ben Spitalny
March 6, 2023
Senior guard Nya Lok led the Colonials with 21 points, making seven of her 17 attempts and capturing six rebounds.

Women’s basketball’s season comes to close after A-10 tourney loss to Rhode Island

By Zach Blackburn and Ben Spitalny
March 3, 2023
Senior guard Nya Lok lit up the scoreboard in the second half, shooting 7-8 from the field in the back 20 minutes while on her way to a 20-point total.

Women’s basketball wins nailbiter after heroic shot sends team to A-10 quarterfinals

By Zach Blackburn and Ben Spitalny
March 2, 2023
After finishing in the bottom three of the A-10 standings and losing in the opening round of the conference championship, McCaffrey looks for fundamental improvements from her team, namely with her so-called “grit stats,” numbers that reflect high effort and intensity.

Lacrosse looks to rebuild program under new head coach

By Ben Spitalny
February 27, 2023
Following the win, the Colonials rise to third in the A-10, 2.5 games behind the A-10-undefeated Rhode Island Rams.

Women’s basketball knocks off Duquesne in fourth-straight win

By Ben Spitalny
February 2, 2023
Forward Keegan Harvey and guards Maximus Edwards and E.J. Clark Keegan Harvey will look to lock down access to the paint against high-scoring teams and force turnovers.

Men’s basketball welcomes three transfers to revive program, rebuild talent

By Mark Rappaport and Ben Spitalny
November 7, 2022
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