Stories from the November 9, 2006, Print Edition
GW's men's basketball team will begin its season Friday in Boston, the same place head coach Karl Hobbs began his coaching career almost 20 years ago. The Colonials play Boston University at Agganis Arena in a return game for BU visiting the Smith Center last year, an affair that GW won 75-62.
GW v. Boston University When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: Agganis Center, Boston Television: None Radio: WTWP 107.7 FM, 1500 AM, GWRadio.com History: GW leads the all-time series with BU 13-1, with the one loss coming in the 1978-79 season. The Colonials topped the Terriers 75-62 Dec.
GW v. Maryland-Baltimore County When: Friday, 3 p.m. Where: Smith Center Television: None Radio: GWRadio.com History: GW leads the all-time series with UMBC 5-0. The two teams last met in January of 1994 at the Smith Center. At the time, the Colonials were ranked 17th in the nation.
The women's basketball team kicks off its regular season Friday afternoon in the Smith Center against the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. It is also the first game of the regular season for the Retrievers. UMBC, a member of the America East Conference, is coming off a 15-13 record and 7-9 in-conference mark.
The spirit department introduced the men's and women's basketball squads at a pep rally featuring music and shooting flames Wednesday evening in Kogan Plaza "It gave the fans an opportunity to see a different side of the players," Spirit Director Nicole Macchione said.
Perspiring after another intense preseason practice, GW women's basketball head coach Joe McKeown reflected on the success of the teams he coached in the 1990s. In the same instant, he recalled what he had seen on the court just moments earlier, giving a dose of his competitive nature.
Rebuilding. Inexperienced. New beginning. Those are the types of phrases that GW men's basketball coach Karl Hobbs is using to describe this year's team, which features just two players who played every game during last year's historical season. With the graduation of Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Mike Hall and Omar Williams, as well as the departure of guard Danilo (J.
After the best year in GW athletic history, students will flock to 22nd Street to watch the GW basketball squads in the Smith Center. Use this guide to understand the complexities of Colonial chaos. Basketball 101 To all of the freshmen and previously disinterested: welcome to the wonderful world of GW basketball.
When women's basketball head coach Joe McKeown came to GW in September of 1989, some of this year's players were not yet a year old. Eighteen years later, McKeown still holds the reins to a squad that could be one of the most successful in school history. With the loss of only one senior, forward Jessica Simmonds, the Colonials have the potential to equal or surpass last year's second-round showing in the NCAA tournament.
The clock reads 10 a.m. on the Friday morning before Halloween, and the GW women's basketball brownstone across from the Smith Center is nearly vacant. The glare from a solitary light protrudes from the office of first-year assistant coach Ali Jaques, who is chatting with a recruit on instant messenger.
The success of last year's basketball seasons increased more than just school spirit on campus - donations and merchandise sales are also up. "There has been a positive increase in the annual funds and ticket sales, as well as the support for athletics in general," said Executive Director of University Advancement, James Ledyard, who declined to release exact figures.
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