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Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre Tony Skinn opens up about his first week as Mason’s head coach. BY ALI ALI, STAFF WRITER Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Skinn weighed in on how he handled the home opener versus Monmouth on Nov. 6. He is in the midst of his inaugural season at the helm for a program that has only three returning players from this past campaign.  “I’ve been … [Read more...] about INSIDE COACH SKINN’S SUCCESSFUL WEEK ONE WITH MASON

Photo Courtesy of FinisherPix A Mason student veteran runs the 48th Marine Corps Marathon for his first time. BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR “Every Marine has Nov. 10 ingrained in their minds since their days in bootcamp. It’s a great day to remember the time served, the friendships made, and just a day of reflection as to what one went through during that era of their … [Read more...] about ONCE A MARATHONER, ALWAYS A MARATHONER

Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre The Patriots held off a late rally from Pitt en route to a 4-0 start. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason women’s basketball upset Pittsburgh 60-52 on Wednesday afternoon at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots withstood a late run from the Panthers to win the game, which was their first victory over an ACC opponent since 2014 against Virginia … [Read more...] about MASON WBB HOLDS OFF PITTSBURGH IN UPSET WIN

Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre Transfers lead the way as Mason starts the season with a victory. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Mason men’s basketball defeated Monmouth 72-61 in Monday’s season opener. The Patriots were led by transfers Amari Kelly, from UNC Wilmington, and Darius Maddox, from Virginia Tech, who each scored 17 points.  “It’s the first of many and I’m … [Read more...] about MASON STIFLES MONMOUTH IN SEASON OPENER

Photo Courtesy of Mitchell Richtmyre Men’s and Women’s Basketball Hope to Build on Strong 22-23 Seasons. BY GABRIEL KING, SPORTS EDITOR Basketball season tips off at EagleBank Arena on Monday as both Mason basketball teams open their seasons at home. The women will open play against Division II opponent Bowie State at 2 p.m., while the men’s team hosts Monmouth at 7 p.m. in … [Read more...] about BASKETBALL SEASON TIPS OFF WITH A DOUBLEHEADER