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Softball alumna Elana Meyers Taylor captured her fifth Olympic medal and second of the Beijing Games with a third-place finish in the two-woman bobsled Saturday. Following her silver-medal performance in the first-ever women’s monobob, Meyers Taylor took home the second bronze of her collection in the two-woman bobsled with Sylvia Hoffman, making her the most decorated Black … [Read more...] about Softball alumna takes home two Olympic medals

Men’s basketball completed the season sweep of Rhode Island on Saturday night thanks to a strong defensive effort. The Colonials (11-15, 7-7 A-10) were in control all night and won 72-61. The Rams (13-13, 4-10 A-10) have lost nine of their last 10 games, a streak that started with a 63-61 loss to GW on Jan. 22. “I’m just really happy how our team’s been able to play with laser … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball sweeps Rhode Island at home

Women’s basketball notched their fourth straight win in conference play against George Mason at home Wednesday night. The Colonials (11-14, 4-8 A-10) managed to hold off the Patriots (8-16, 2-10 A-10) 65-57 in a close one, relying on a hot start offensively and complete control of the boards in the first half to hand George Mason their fourth straight loss. “I think we’ve … [Read more...] about Women's basketball builds a four-game win streak at home

Men’s basketball dominated Duquesne in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night to bounce back from their blowout loss to Dayton on Saturday. The Colonials (10-14, 6-6 A-10) put in a wire to wire performance to win 73-52, closing out their three-game road trip where they went 2-1. The Dukes (6-18, 1-11 A-10) looked overmatched offensively, struggling from anywhere outside the paint, … [Read more...] about Men's basketball routs Duquesne on the road

Women’s basketball notched a second straight win in conference play against St. Bonaventure Saturday afternoon at home. The Colonials (9-14, 2-8 A-10) downed the Bonnies (12-11, 4-8 A-10) in a 60–47 comeback victory to avenge their Feb. 2 loss on the road in their previous time out. After trailing through three quarters, GW put it all together in the final quarter to win their … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball captures second straight win at home