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Stories from the January 25, 2007, Print Edition

Making Martelli mad

by Jake Sherman

A message from Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli to a GW fan sitting behind his bench: the things said about Mrs. Martelli were completely out of line. Karl Hobbs, GW's head coach, also has a message for that fan: stop, because those kinds of insults are disgustingly inappropriate.

Late-game run extends home winning streak

by Andrew Alberg

Senior Carl Elliott has spent the last three seasons making big plays in big situations. Now, he has taken freshman Travis King under his wing. Considering Elliott's play in a 74-65 win over Saint Joseph's Wednesday night, that is not such a bad place to be.

Hobbs: Moore will play with leg injury

by Jake Sherman

Junior Cheyenne Moore is playing despite pain from a lower leg injury and will likely be hampered for the rest of the season. "It's a struggle for him," Hobbs said of Moore. "It's really hard. He's fighting through it the best he can. The most frustrating thing for him is playing through the pain.

WEB UPDATE: A “cool” Rice gets 27 in win over Rhode Island

by Andrew Alberg

KINGSTOWN, R.I., Jan. 27- The GW's men's basketball team practiced in a cold gym Friday, the day before its 82-78 win over Rhode Island that gave the Colonials sole possession of first place in the Atlantic 10. The low temperature aggravated junior Maureece Rice's lingering cough and cold, but Rice was his cool self Saturday, scoring 27 points and hitting all 10 of his free throws.